Ethics of Utilitarianism

Who are the founders of Utilitarianism?

• Immanuel Kant

• Jeremy Bentham

• John Locke

• Aristotle

What is the main principle of Utilitarianism regarding actions?

• Actions are right if they are done by a minority

• Actions are right if they are done by a majority

• Actions are right if they promote happiness

• Actions are right if they promote unhappiness

What is the focus of Rule Utilitarianism?

• Ignoring moral rules for personal gain

• Following moral rules for societal benefit

• Ignoring moral rules for societal gain

• Following moral rules for personal benefit

What is the criticism related to quantifying happiness in Utilitarianism?

• It is easy to quantify happiness

• It is challenging to quantify happiness

• Happiness is irrelevant

• Happiness cannot be quantified

Which aspect of Utilitarianism may overlook the distribution of benefits?

• Distributional Aspects

• Equal Consideration

• Ignoring Motives

• Quantifying Happiness

How does Utilitarianism apply in Business Ethics?

• Maximizing benefits for stakeholders

• Maximizing benefits for a select few

• Maximizing benefits for the company only

• Maximizing benefits for competitors

What is the main principle of Ideal Utilitarianism?

• Considering all things that contribute to overall happiness

• Considering only pain

• Considering only pleasure and pain

• Considering only pleasure

What is the main focus of Act Utilitarianism?

• Ignoring consequences

• Focusing on intentions

• Evaluating each action on a case-by-case basis

• Following moral rules

What is the main criticism of Utilitarianism related to ignoring motives?

• It is irrelevant

• It focuses too much on motives

• It leads to morally questionable decisions

• It simplifies moral complexities

What is the main principle of Utilitarianism regarding pleasure?

• Pleasure is the only thing with intrinsic value

• Pleasure is irrelevant

• Pleasure is the only thing that causes harm

• Pleasure is the only thing that matters