Ethics4

Question 1

Bentham consequentialist

Answer 1

Morality is based on if the outcome is “good” than the action is “good”
Bentham proposed a formula to measure relative pain and relative pleasure called hedonic calculus

Question 2

H.c

Itensityb

Answer 2

More intense the better

Question 3

Duration

Answer 3

The longer the better

Question 4

Certainty

Answer 4

The more likely the better

Question 5

Propinquity

Answer 5

The nearer the better

Question 6

Fecundity

Answer 6

Something that makes growth

Whatever it takes to make the “thing” happen

Question 7

Purity

Answer 7

The more pure the better

Question 8

Extent

Answer 8

Added by John stuart mill

The more ppl the better

Question 9

Bentham philosophy :utilitarianism

Answer 9

Actions should be valued based on their utility and usefulness in producing pleasure
The greatest good the greatest number
The best action is the one that maximizes utility
Problem w it:
Creates a minority
Unhealthy/dangerous habits
How do we know what’s the “right outcome”

Question 10

Aristotle : virtue ethics

Answer 10

Asks the question of what kind of person am I becoming?
Aristotle’s view is virtue is the general disposition to “do the right thing”
Aristotle’s list of virtues:courage, friendliness, right ambition
The golden mean- find the middle ground
-middle way between two extremes
Phronesis: practical wisdom

Question 11

The golden mean

Answer 11

Finding the middle ground
Middle way between two extremes
Balance
Aristotle

Question 12

Phronesis

Answer 12

Practical wisdom