Rule Utilitarianism

Question 1

unnecessary to apply what?

Answer 1

Calculus

Question 2

what did Mil suggest

Answer 2

Humans have worked out through a trail and error those actions that lead to the best happiness which they promote through moral rules

Question 3

what did he term these

Answer 3

Secondary principles

• do not harm the weak
• do not lie

Question 4

what does rule utilitarianism suggest/

Answer 4

That our actions should be guided by rules

if everyone followed them would lead to the greatest overall happiness

Question 5

what should be considered before carrying out an action

Answer 5

Practical consequences of an action - not to assess each situation but to follow Rules that have been established according to the principle of utility

Question 6

what utilitarianism sub divided into

Answer 6

Strong and weak utilitarianism

Question 7

strong

Answer 7

Certain rules that we agree have instrumental value should always be kept

Question 8

Weak

Answer 8

there will be circumstances where it would be better to allow for exceptions

Question 9

rule utilitarianism does not seem to satisfy what?

Answer 9

human intuitions about morality more than act utilitarian sim because it can never justify an action purely on the grounds that it produces more pleasure for more people