Bentham & Foucault Flashcards
1
Q
what is utilitarianism
A
the greatest happiness for the greatest good, the formula for happiness, felicific calculus
2
Q
what is the aim of an action
A
to advance the good
3
Q
how can an unjust action be justified
A
by its consequences
4
Q
what is consequentialism
A
the consequences of an action are the ultimate basis for judging whether an action is wrong or right
5
Q
what is descending individualism
A
we’re being watched as individuals
6
Q
what is ascending individualism
A
we’re being watched as a mass
