Principle of Utility

What is the Principle of Utility?

• A focus on achieving the best possible results for the majority

• A central tenet of utilitarianism

• A method to determine the rightness or wrongness of an action

• A method used to quantify and compare pleasure and pain

Which ethical theory does the Principle of Utility fall under?

• Deontological Ethics

• Consequentialist Ethics

• Virtue Ethics

• Teleological Ethics

What does the Principle of Utility state about actions?

• Actions are morally right if they lead to the greatest overall happiness

• Actions are morally right if they benefit the individual

• Actions are morally right if they follow a set of rules

• Actions are morally right if they are done out of duty

What is the focus of teleological ethics?

• The intentions behind actions

• The character of the individual

• The outcomes or consequences of actions

• The moral rules that should be followed

What does the Principle of Utility aim to achieve?

• Minimize suffering for the majority

• Minimize pleasure for the greatest number

• Maximize overall happiness for the majority

• Maximize pleasure for a few individuals

What is hedonic calculus used for in utilitarianism?

• To establish moral rules

• To quantify and compare pleasure and pain

• To determine the intentions behind actions

• To assess the character of individuals

According to the Principle of Utility, when are actions considered morally right?

• When they follow a set of rules

• When they are done out of self-interest

• When they benefit the minority

• When they lead to the greatest overall happiness

What is the main goal of the Principle of Utility?

• To maximize overall happiness for the majority

• To minimize overall happiness

• To minimize pleasure for the few

• To maximize suffering for the greatest number

Which theory emphasizes achieving the best possible results for the majority?

• Consequentialist Ethics

• Teleological Ethics

• Virtue Ethics

• Deontological Ethics

What does the Principle of Utility aim to minimize?

• Pleasure for the majority

• Suffering for the majority

• Overall happiness

• Suffering for the few