rule and act utilitarianism

Question 1

rule utilitarianism

Answer 1

a form of utility where general rules rather than acts is assessed for utility.

Question 2

explain

Answer 2

• teleological theory tradition (has more links to mill)
• idea that following rules should lead to greatest happiness.
• inflexible
• rule takers priority.

Question 3

Example

Answer 3

manic comes to a shop where you are hiding the soon-to-be-murdered living body. The manic ask where they are you have to tell them the truth no matter the outcome.

Question 4

Act utilitarianism

Answer 4

theory of utility must be directly applied for each individual situation.

Question 5

Explain

Answer 5

• teleological theory tradition (Bentham utilitarianism)
• Focus on consequences of act rather than the act itself in each particular situation.
• Flexible
• Situation takers priority.

Question 6

Example

Answer 6

you go to the movies you pass a charity worker; you give them the money and go home. Repeats 3 times.
However, act utilitarianism will allow you to bypass them once and so see the movie because leisure activities are acceptable because it will give you pleasure.