Util Strengths

Question 1

Its Simple.

Answer 1

Straightforward focus on the single principle of minimising pain and maximising pleasure.
Creating Happier lives.

Question 2

Relatable

Answer 2

Relates to actions we perceive as good in life.

Eg Giving to charity.

Question 3

Consequentialism

Answer 3

A strength due to the fact that when we act we naturally weight up consequences.

Question 4

Acceptance of a Universal Principle

Answer 4

Imp for any ethical system.

Goes beyond your own personal point of view.

Question 5

Greatest good for the greatest number?

Answer 5

Promoting the ‘well-being’ of the greatest number is imp.

Eg Health Care provided for the population, making ppl healthier and therefore happier.

Question 6

Pref util: Other Interests at heart

Answer 6

The principle of “standing in someone else shoes” is valued, keeping the preferences of others in mind.

Question 7

Impartiality

Answer 7

Util requires equal rights for all.

There is no favourites of biases.

Question 8

Secular

Answer 8

Doesn’t need religion to work.

Therefore attractive to Secular minded people.

Question 9

Maximizing Happiness as an Aim

Answer 9

Maximizing happiness is a good intended aim.

Hard to counter.

Question 10

Progressive

Answer 10

The Morality of Util causes change.
Eg Homosexual acts and Oppression of women challenged by Util thinkers.
Modern utils i.e. P.Singer stands for animal rights and the poor.

Question 11

Demorcratic

Answer 11

Everyones happiness is treated alike, and taken into account.