WorksheetsEthical Theories: Lecture Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is often regarded as the founder of utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
John Stuart Mill
Immanuel Kant
Aristotle
What are the origins of the concept of 'natural law'?
What is one of the key differences between Bentham's and Mill's utilitarianism?
Bentham focused on measurable outcomes, while Mill focused on overall well-being
Bentham focused on overall well-being, while Mill focused on measurable outcomes
Bentham emphasised higher pleasures, while Mill emphasised lower pleasures
Bentham emphasised lower pleasures, while Mill emphasised higher pleasures
What is the fundamental principle of utilitarianism?
The greatest happiness principle
The hedonistic calculus
The focus on utility maximization
The utilitarian flexibility
What is one of the advantages of utilitarianism?
Focus on overall welfare
Overlooking individual rights
Neglecting justice and fairness
Difficulty in measuring happiness
What is one of the disadvantages of utilitarianism?
Lack of predictive accuracy
Universal applicability
Impartiality
Utilitarian calculus
What is one of the potential criticisms of utilitarianism?
Overlooking individual rights
Focus on overall welfare
Universal applicability
Utilitarian flexibility
What is one of the challenges in measuring 'happiness' in utilitarianism?
Quantifying happiness accurately
Predicting future consequences
Considering justice and fairness
Adapting actions based on circumstances
What are the main areas of focus of utilitarianism?
Individual rights and justice
Consideration of the consequences of an action and the overall welfare of those affected
Equality and fairness
Maximising personal happiness
Which option would a utilitarian likely choose in the lifeboat dilemma?
Share the remaining resources equally among all survivors
Choose a small group of people to receive the bulk of the remaining resources
Leave the lifeboat and swim to find help
Sacrifice oneself to save others
Who is considered the primary figure in the development of deontological ethics?
Immanuel Kant
John Stuart Mill
Jeremy Bentham
Aristotle
What is the Categorical Imperative in deontology?
A moral law that applies universally and unconditionally
A principle that promotes overall happiness
The focus on intentions and good will
The emphasis on individual rights and justice
What does deontology uphold regarding rational beings?
They have intrinsic worth and deserve moral equality
They should prioritize their personal happiness
They should always act in accordance with consequences
They have the duty to maximize overall welfare
What is the main emphasis of deontology?
Moral duties and principles
Consequences of actions
Individual rights and autonomy
Predicting and measuring outcomes
What is one of the advantages of deontology?
Conflict of duties
Absolutism
Lack of consideration for consequences
Emphasis on moral duties
What is one of the disadvantages of adopting a deontological approach?
Universal applicability
Moral clarity
Subjectivity in determining duties
Non-consequentialist focus
What may deontological principles overlook in certain situations?
Individual rights and autonomy
Moral duties and principles
The greater good or overall welfare
Predicting and measuring outcomes
Who was Thomas Aquinas and why is he significant to the study of ethics?
Which philosopher was associated with the development of 'natural law'?
Which is an example of an absolutist ethical framework? (a)
Which is an example of an absolutist ethical framework? (a)
Which of the following is often associated with natural law? (a)
List some of the principles of natural law.
