Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Utilitarianism belongs to a theory in morality that can be labeled as

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consequentialist.

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An ethical theory is consequentialist when it puts primary consideration and emphasis on the

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effects or results

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In assessing whether an act is good or bad, a consequentialist looks into the

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Outcome of the act

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Act itself in latin

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Act per se

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In utilitarianism,: Actions, for them, do not have intrinsic moral value.

True or False

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True

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What is written in CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1 of Bentham’s Book about Utilitarianism?

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IN THE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES OF MORALS AND LEGISLATION

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What chapter and section the INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES OF MORALS AND LEGISLATION is written?

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CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1

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Original and MOST PROMINENT ADVOCATE AND FOUNDER of Utilitarianism

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JEREMY BENTHAM

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Birthdate and Death of Jeremy Bentham

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1748 - 1832

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Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters

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pain and pleasure

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It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as to determine what we shall do.

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Pain and pleasure

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Hence for Utilitarians, right and wrong, are dependent on the

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pleasure or pain

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If an act produces pleasure, it is considered

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right or good

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If it results in pain, it is considered

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wrong or bad

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In Utilitarianism, the only important is the pain and the pleasure everything else is viewed as insignificant or unimportant in assessing the act’s moral worth or value.

True or False

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True

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ancient Greek Philosophy used by Bentham

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The theory of Ethical Hedonism

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This theory advocates a philosophy that holds that the primary reason for living is to seek for pleasure or happiness and to avoid pain and suffering as much as possible.

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The theory of Ethical Hedonism

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True or False

Theory of Benthamus Utility claims that the good life is one that is spent for the pursuit of bodily pleasures

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False; Theory of Ethical Hedonism

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In Ethical HEdonism theory goodness is equal with pleasure of

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Sensual Nature

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Utilitarianism as a philosophical movement were already systematically expounded and articulated in the 18th century notably by

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Utilitarianism as a philosophical movement were already systematically expounded in what century?

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Utilitarianism as a philosophical movement were already systematically expounded and articulated in the 18th century by a number of leading __ philosophers

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European Philosophers

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Who are the true founders or originators of Utilitarianism?

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Jeremy Bentham and his Brilliant and remarkable pupil and disciple John Stuart Mill

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Who is the remarkable pupil and disciple of Jeremy Bentham?

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John Stuart Mill

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Birthyear and death of John Stuart Mill
1806-1813
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It was _______ who specifically coined the now famous phrase “Principle of Utility" a. Bentham b. Mill
A. Bentham
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To denote that the essentially determining element whether an act can be good or right is its utility or usefulness (value) - to bring about desirable results or consequences (understood as pleasure or happiness).
"Principle of Utility" or Utilitarianism
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utility or
usefulness or its value
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Utilitarianism has also come to be known as
“Happiness theory”
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What makes Utilitarianism so appealing to a lot of people is its special emphasis on the
social dimension of morality
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The social dimension of morality of Utilitarianism is where the theory becomes influential True or False
True
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True or False It was Mill and Bentham that emphasis on the social dimension of happiness
False; Francis Hutcheson
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It was he who first formulated the now famous, though controversial utilitarian phrase - The greatest good for the greatest number
Francis Hutcheson
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Birthyear and death of Francis Hutcheson
(1694-1746)
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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS of Bentham
HEDONIC CALCULUS
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a Greek term means Pleasure
Hedons
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a science of calculation
Calculus