Utilitarianism

Question 1

Relativism

Answer 1

The idea that what is right and wrong is not fixed and depends on situation or culture

Question 2

Teleological

Answer 2

The idea that goodness is determined by the outcome of an action

Question 3

Hedonistic

Answer 3

The idea that pleasure is the true good that should be pursued

Question 4

Utility principle

Answer 4

The idea that we should do whatever is useful in terms of increasing overall good and decreasing evil

Question 5

Act utilitarianism

Answer 5

The idea that we should always perform the act that leads to the greatest balance of good over evil

Question 6

Rule utilitarianism

Answer 6

The idea that we should always follow the rule that generally leads to the greatest balance of good over evil for society