Utilitarianism (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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Who founded Act utilitarianism?
Who founded Act utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
What was Bentham's social aim for utilitarianism?
What was Bentham's social aim for utilitarianism?
To improve conditions of the masses
What type of ethical theory is utilitarianism?
What type of ethical theory is utilitarianism?
Consequentialist
According to the principle of utility, when is an action good?
According to the principle of utility, when is an action good?
When it creates greatest happiness for most
What are the 'two sovereign masters' according to Bentham?
What are the 'two sovereign masters' according to Bentham?
Pain and pleasure
What does utility mean according to Bentham?
What does utility mean according to Bentham?
Any property that produces benefit
In the burning building scenario, what might utilitarian ethics suggest?
In the burning building scenario, what might utilitarian ethics suggest?
Save painting as it could save more lives
Who argues that choosing the painting reflects a lack of sympathy?
Who argues that choosing the painting reflects a lack of sympathy?
Giles Fraser
Who claims saving the painting demonstrates a more refined sympathy?
Who claims saving the painting demonstrates a more refined sympathy?
William MacAskill
What is a strength of Bentham's principle of utility?
What is a strength of Bentham's principle of utility?
It is based on human nature
What weakness exists regarding moral guidance in utilitarianism?
What weakness exists regarding moral guidance in utilitarianism?
Provides little moral guidance
What would Kant argue against consequentialism?
What would Kant argue against consequentialism?
We cannot predict consequences