Utilitarianism

Question 1

Relativist

Answer 1

No set rules(flexible)

Question 2

Consequentialist

Answer 2

Judges morality by consequences

Question 3

Teological

Answer 3

Concerned with the end result

Question 4

Preference utilitarianism

Answer 4

Does not seek to maximise the simple sensation of pleasure,but instead values the satisfaction of choices.

Question 5

Preference utilitarianism

Answer 5

Argues that you should take into account preferenceof the person concerned in each case, unless those preferences are outweighed by the preferences of other people

Question 6

Preference utilitarianism

Answer 6

The greatest good is satisfying the preferences of the most people.

Question 7

Negative utilitarianism

Answer 7

It is the states role to minimise suffering, whereas maximising happiness is a private matter.
Eg. Feed the homeless before buying the newest iPhone

Question 8

Hedonism

Answer 8

States happiness is the only good we should aim for in our lives.

Question 9

Act utilitarianism (Bentham)

Answer 9

We should decide the right thing by trying to maximise pleasure and minimise pain