Key Concepts of Utilitarianism Flashcards
1
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The theory is consequentialist. What does the term consequentalist mean?
A
Ethical judgement on whether an action leads to the greatest amount of happiness. It is concerned with the outcome.
2
Q
The theory is relativist. What does the term relativist mean?
A
What is right depends on the situation - it all depends on what action produces the most amount of happiness.
3
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The theory is instrumental. What does the term instrumental mean?
A
No moral actions have intrinsic value, but instrumental value - it is not inherently good.
