utilitarianism Flashcards
1
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bentham
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act utilitarianism
2
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act utilitarianism
A
moral acts that maximise pleasure and minimising pain
3
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principle of utility
A
rightness + wrongness of an action is determined by its utility or usefulness
the greatest good for the greatest number
4
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hedonic calculus
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weighs up the pain and pleasure generated by moral actions, 7 factors
5
Q
Mill
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rule utilitarianism, stressed happiness rather than pleasure, higher and lower pleasures
6
Q
weakness
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issue of justice, guarantees nothing for minorities
7
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weakness
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no common agreement about what brings pleasure or pain
8
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weakness
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requires prediction of consequences
