Chapter 5 Flashcards
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Utilitarianism belongs to a theory in morality that can be labeled as
consequentialist.
An ethical theory is consequentialist when it puts primary consideration and emphasis on the
effects or results
In assessing whether an act is good or bad, a consequentialist looks into the
Outcome of the act
Act itself in latin
Act per se
In utilitarianism,: Actions, for them, do not have intrinsic moral value.
True or False
True
What is written in CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1 of Bentham’s Book about Utilitarianism?
IN THE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES OF MORALS AND LEGISLATION
What chapter and section the INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES OF MORALS AND LEGISLATION is written?
CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1
Original and MOST PROMINENT ADVOCATE AND FOUNDER of Utilitarianism
JEREMY BENTHAM
Birthdate and Death of Jeremy Bentham
1748 - 1832
Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters
pain and pleasure
It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as to determine what we shall do.
Pain and pleasure
Hence for Utilitarians, right and wrong, are dependent on the
pleasure or pain
If an act produces pleasure, it is considered
right or good
If it results in pain, it is considered
wrong or bad
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
True
ancient Greek Philosophy used by Bentham
The theory of Ethical Hedonism
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.
The theory of Ethical Hedonism
True or False
Theory of Benthamus Utility claims that the good life is one that is spent for the pursuit of bodily pleasures
False; Theory of Ethical Hedonism
In Ethical HEdonism theory goodness is equal with pleasure of
Sensual Nature
Utilitarianism as a philosophical movement were already systematically expounded and articulated in the 18th century notably by
David Hume
Utilitarianism as a philosophical movement were already systematically expounded in what century?
18th century
Utilitarianism as a philosophical movement were already systematically expounded and articulated in the 18th century by a number of leading __ philosophers
European Philosophers
Who are the true founders or originators of Utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham and his Brilliant and remarkable pupil and disciple John Stuart Mill
Who is the remarkable pupil and disciple of Jeremy Bentham?
John Stuart Mill