Bentham and Kant (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is the key feature of Act Utilitarianism?
What is the key feature of Act Utilitarianism?
Maximises utility in each situation
According to Bentham, what are the 'two sovereign masters' that govern mankind?
According to Bentham, what are the 'two sovereign masters' that govern mankind?
Pain and pleasure
What does propinquity mean in the Hedonic Calculus?
What does propinquity mean in the Hedonic Calculus?
Closeness or remoteness in time
Which Hedonic Calculus factor asks if an action will produce similar pleasures in future?
Which Hedonic Calculus factor asks if an action will produce similar pleasures in future?
Fecundity
What did Bentham say about the value of different types of pleasure?
What did Bentham say about the value of different types of pleasure?
Push-pin equals music and poetry
What is Bentham's principle about counting people in the calculus?
What is Bentham's principle about counting people in the calculus?
Each counts for one, none for more
Why did Bentham include animals in his moral community?
Why did Bentham include animals in his moral community?
Their pleasure & pain can be measured
What type of ethical theory is Act Utilitarianism?
What type of ethical theory is Act Utilitarianism?
Consequentialist
What is the main objection about minorities in Act Utilitarianism?
What is the main objection about minorities in Act Utilitarianism?
It can be unjust to minorities
What is the is-ought gap objection to Utilitarianism?
What is the is-ought gap objection to Utilitarianism?
Moving from facts to values unjustified