utilitarianism

Question 1

is utilitarianism deontological or teleological and why

Answer 1

teleological because it focuses on the end result of actions

Question 2

what is the principle of utility

Answer 2

the idea that the choice that brings about the greatest good for the greatest number is the right choice

Question 3

bentham quote about pleasure and pain

Answer 3

“nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure”
“they govern us in all we do, in all we say, in all we think”