2.1.1 Utilitarianism

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  • The Principle of Greatest Happiness states that moral worth is determined by maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain.greatest number
  • Preference Utilitarianism focuses on satisfying individual preferences rather than maximizing pleasure alone.

    True
  • The Principle of Greatest Happiness states that the moral worth of an action is determined by its ability to maximize pleasure
  • What is the goal of Hedonic Utilitarianism?
    Maximize pleasure, minimize pain
  • What does Preference Utilitarianism aim to fulfill?
    Individual desires
  • One strength of Utilitarianism is its flexibility
  • Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory.outcomes
  • The ultimate goal of the Principle of Greatest Happiness is to achieve the highest net happiness possible.

    True
  • Match the type of Utilitarianism with its goal:
    Hedonic ↔️ Maximize pleasure, minimize pain
    Preference ↔️ Satisfy individual preferences
  • Pleasure in Utilitarianism includes feelings of joy, satisfaction, and contentment

    True
  • Preference Utilitarianism respects personal choice and values
    True
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis in Utilitarianism aims to maximize overall happiness by ensuring benefits outweigh costs

    True
  • Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing happiness and reducing suffering

    True
  • Utilitarianism can ignore individual rights
  • Utilitarianism advocates for actions that maximize happiness and minimize suffering.

    True
  • Hedonic Utilitarianism aims to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.objective
  • Place the following key concepts of the Principle of Greatest Happiness in order of their objective:
    1️⃣ Define pleasure as joy and satisfaction
    2️⃣ Define pain as discomfort and suffering
    3️⃣ Maximize overall happiness
  • Maximization in Utilitarianism refers to achieving the greatest possible amount of overall happiness
  • Hedonic Utilitarianism measures moral worth using the quantity of pleasure
  • What is the goal of Cost-Benefit Analysis in Utilitarianism?
    Maximize overall well-being
  • What is one weakness of Utilitarianism regarding consequences?
    Difficulty predicting outcomes