Utilitarianism Flashcards
1
Q
Bentham
A
what is right is what makes you happy and avoids pain
- utility
2
Q
Mill
A
what is right makes you happy and avoids pain
- utilities are not equal
3
Q
Consequentalism
A
the only thing that matters is the outcome
4
Q
welfarism
A
actions matter when they affect everyone’s welfare
- everyone on the same level
5
Q
Equality
A
each persons happiness is equal
- maximize overall happiness
6
Q
Act
A
individual action - right now
7
Q
rule
A
actions should conform to rules - long run
8
Q
Pros
A
- animals have moral value
- theory is impartial - everyone in consideration
- theory is flexible
- theory is intuitive - go with what’s best
9
Q
Cons
A
- justifies some counter intuitive actions - bad actions
- personal relationships not in consideration
- hard to calculate utility
- theory does not allow for rights
