Understanding Utilitarianism and Jeremy Bentham's Legacy

The video explores post-death options, focusing on utilitarianism and Jeremy Bentham's unique approach. Bentham, a co-founder of utilitarianism, believed in maximizing good even after death. He left instructions for his body to be preserved and displayed as an 'Auto-Icon' for educational purposes. Despite challenges in preserving his head, Bentham's legacy continues to educate and provoke thought on morality and social norms.

What is the primary focus of utilitarianism when it comes to moral issues?

• The financial wealth of a society

• The religious beliefs of a community

• The ability to feel pleasure and pain

• The social status of individuals

Why did Jeremy Bentham choose to have his body displayed after death?

• To promote utilitarian values

• To avoid burial costs

• To become famous

• To scare people

What was Bentham's main concern in the last decade of his life?

• Traveling the world

• Writing a novel

• Becoming wealthy

• Being useful even in death

What unique preservation method did Bentham request for his head?

• Egyptian embalming

• Maori mummification

• Viking burial

• Cryogenic freezing

What was the purpose of dissecting Bentham's body?

• To educate others

• To perform a ritual

• To create a medical textbook

• To preserve his organs

What does Bentham's 'Auto-Icon' symbolize?

• His political influence

• His artistic talents

• His dedication to utilitarianism

• His wealth and power

What happened to Bentham's mummified head?

• It was lost in a fire

• It was replaced with a wax replica

• It was perfectly preserved

• It was buried separately

Why was Bentham's head repeatedly stolen by students?

• To prank the university

• To demand charity donations

• To sell it for profit

• To use it in scientific experiments

How is Bentham's dedication to his beliefs demonstrated after his death?

• By having his body displayed

• By writing numerous books

• By founding a new religion

• By donating his wealth

What is ironic about Bentham's presence at university meetings?

• He is noted as present but not voting

• He is the only one who votes

• He is never mentioned

• He leads the meetings