Utilitarianism Flashcards
1
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Bentham’s hedonic calculus
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measures pleasure/ pain by intensity, duration, certainty etc.
“greatest happiness for the greatest number”
2
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how does Mill modify utilitarianism
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introduces higher (intellectual) and lower (physical) pleasures
3
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How does Peter Singer support preference utilitarianism
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Focus on fulfilling preferences (ie. euthanasia if it aligns with patient’s wishes)
4
Q
Louis Pojman’s critique of utilitarianism
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Argues it justifies tyranny (ie. sacrificing minorities for majority happiness)
5
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what is Bernard Williams’ integrity objection
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forces people to abandon personal morals (ie. killing one to save 5 in Jim/ Pedro thought experiment
