Revision - Utilitarianism

Which Philosopher do we associate with Utilitarianism?

• Aristotle

• Bentham

• Kant

The three key aspects of Utilitarianism are...

• Consequentialism, hedonism, pleasure

• Consequentialism, hedonism, equity

• Intention, pleasure, maximisation

• Eudaimonia, pleasure, pain

Utilitarianism says that consequences which bring about pleasure are...

• good

• bad

The experience machine criticises which aspect of Utilitarianism?

• Consequentialism

• Hedonism

• Equity

Equity means...

• Everyone's opinion counts equally.

• Everyone should be equally happy

• Everyone’s pleasure is of equal importance when deciding what to do.

• Only consequences matter when deciding which action is right or wrong.

Which Philosophers speak about the Greatest Happiness Principle?

• Virtue ethicists

• Utilitarians

• Kantians

• Moral Absolutists

Which of the following does Bentham think is most important when deciding the right thing to do?

• Character

• Consequences

• Intention

'Pleasure or happiness is the only good that we should strive to aim for in our lives.' Which aspect of Utilitarianism does this refer to?

• Consequentialism

• Hedonism

• Equity

Which of the following is a criticism of Utilitarianism?

• It’s impossible to predict the consequences of an action.

• It's hard to tell where the golden mean is.

• Absolute moral rules are inflexible

• Only some people have the time and resources to work on becoming a good person.

Which of the following is a criticism of Utilitarianism?

• Only some people have the time and resources to work on becoming a good person.

• It's hard to see where the golden mean is

• Humans want more than just pleasure

• Absolute moral rules are inflexible