Chapter 5

Question 1

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

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consequentialist.

Question 2

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

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effects or results

Question 3

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

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Outcome of the act

Question 4

Act itself in latin

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Act per se

Question 5

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

True or False

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True

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 10

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

Question 12

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

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pleasure or pain

Question 13

If an act produces pleasure, it is considered

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right or good

Question 14

If it results in pain, it is considered

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wrong or bad

Question 15

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

Question 16

ancient Greek Philosophy used by Bentham

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The theory of Ethical Hedonism

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

In Ethical HEdonism theory goodness is equal with pleasure of

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Sensual Nature

Question 20

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

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David Hume

Question 21

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

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18th century

Question 22

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

Question 24

Who is the remarkable pupil and disciple of Jeremy Bentham?

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John Stuart Mill

Question 25

Birthyear and death of John Stuart Mill

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1806-1813

Question 26

It was _______ who specifically coined the now famous phrase “Principle of Utility”

a. Bentham
b. Mill

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A. Bentham

Question 27

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).

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“Principle of Utility” or Utilitarianism

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utility or

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usefulness or its value

Question 29

Utilitarianism has also come to be known as

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“Happiness theory”

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What makes Utilitarianism so appealing to a lot of people is its special emphasis on the

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social dimension of morality

Question 31

The social dimension of morality of Utilitarianism is where the theory becomes influential

True or False

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True

Question 32

True or False
It was Mill and Bentham that emphasis on the social dimension of happiness

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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

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Francis Hutcheson

Question 34

Birthyear and death of Francis Hutcheson

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(1694-1746)

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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS of Bentham

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HEDONIC CALCULUS

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a Greek term means Pleasure

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Hedons

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a science of calculation

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Calculus