Scholars. Flashcards
1
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Bentham.
A
Act utilitarianism, hedonic calculus, teleological.
2
Q
Mill.
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Rule utilitarianism, harm principle, higher v lower pleasures.
3
Q
Frankena.
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Actions should benefit others as much as possible.
4
Q
Epicurus.
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The goal of life is to maximise pleasure, minimise pain.
5
Q
Goodin.
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Utilitarianism benefits society by judging the morality of actions.
6
Q
Elizabeth Fry.
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Prison reform. Educating prisoners so they can find employment.
7
Q
Petit.
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Teleological- can do immoral actions to justify a good ending.
8
Q
MacIntire.
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Act utilitarianism can be used to justify immorality eg gang rape.
