Lecture 8. Chapter 6&7. Quiz 7.

Question 1

What theories are Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism?

Answer 1

Both are Teleological Moral Theories.

Question 2

What does Utility mean?

Answer 2

Utility means “pleasing consequences”. Or, “the greatest good for the greatest number”.

Actions that have desirable consequences

Question 3

[Book] What is Consequentialism?

Answer 3

A general approach to ethics that maintains that only consequences determine what is morally right or wrong.

Question 4

[Book] What does the classical theory of Utility measure?

Answer 4

It measures the degree to which a consequence promotes the foundational hedonistic value of pleasure/happiness.

Question 5

According to Jeremy Bentham, when faced with a policy decision we should do which of the following?

Answer 5

determine the greatest good for the greatest number

Question 6

According to Rawls, using the Veil of Ignorance

Answer 6

will help people to make decisions that are not solely based on their own self-interests