Rule utilitarianism (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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Who developed rule utilitarianism from Bentham's earlier theory?
Who developed rule utilitarianism from Bentham's earlier theory?
John Stuart Mill
Why did Mill describe Bentham's ethics as 'swine ethics'?
Why did Mill describe Bentham's ethics as 'swine ethics'?
It led to tyranny of the majority
What does Mill's liberal principle state about humans?
What does Mill's liberal principle state about humans?
They're best judge of own happiness
What does the harm principle state?
What does the harm principle state?
Actions shouldn't harm another
What should you follow according to rule utilitarianism?
What should you follow according to rule utilitarianism?
Rules bringing greatest happiness over time
Why did Mill disagree with Bentham's approach to judging actions?
Why did Mill disagree with Bentham's approach to judging actions?
Happiness is too complex
What are Mill's 'secondary principles'?
What are Mill's 'secondary principles'?
General rules from what society shows works
Which is an example of a higher pleasure?
Which is an example of a higher pleasure?
Appreciation for art
Which is classified as a lower pleasure?
Which is classified as a lower pleasure?
Drugs
How should pleasure be measured according to Mill?
How should pleasure be measured according to Mill?
Qualitatively then quantitatively
What is a strength of rule utilitarianism regarding calculations?
What is a strength of rule utilitarianism regarding calculations?
Avoids complex pleasure/pain calculations
What is a weakness regarding Mill's view on rights?
What is a weakness regarding Mill's view on rights?
Doesn't believe in universal human rights