Consequentialism

Question 1

Are utilitarians and ethical egoists concerned with consequences, rules, or character traits?

Answer 1

Consequences, consequentialist care the most about consequences

Question 2

According to the act utilitarian, how does one determine the best action?

Answer 2

Look at a particular action and ask themselves does it produce the best consequence? Promotes the most happiness

Question 3

According to the rule utilitarian, how does one determine the best action? .

Answer 3

Still looking for the best consequences, if it gets the best consequences if everyone follows it.

Question 4

According to the ethical egoist, how does one determine the best action? .

Answer 4

They want the best consequences, they want the most happiness, the most pleasure for themselves

Question 5

What are some candidates for the good/best consequences?

Answer 5

Write two or more: Pleasure, happiness and satisfy purpose

Question 6

Do motives matter to the consequentialist?

Answer 6

No, they do not care in motives at all. All that matters is the consequences\

Question 7

What are some criticisms of act consequentialism?

Answer 7

A lot of people think motives do matter. Doesn’t have a high enough regards for human dignity

Question 8

What are some criticisms of rule consequentialism?

Answer 8

will not be on exam

Question 9

What are some criticisms of ethical egoism?

Answer 9

That it is bias. It cant be advocated for. Ends up justifying alot of crazy thing