Utilitarianism

Question 1

Outline Act Utilitarianism.

Answer 1

Founded by Jeremy Bentham.

Each situation judged in insolation.

Question 2

Outline Rule Utilitarianism.

Answer 2

Developed by Jonathan Mill.

Some basic rules must apply.

Question 3

Outline Preference Utilitarianism

Answer 3

Developed by Peter Singer.

The goal is not to achieve happiness but to fulfil the maximum number of preferences.

Question 4

Name 5 Strengths of Act Utilitarianism.

Answer 4

A

Question 5

Name 5 Strengths of Rule Utilitarianism.

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Name 5 Strengths of Preference Utilitarianism.

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Name 5 Weaknesses of Act Utilitarianism.

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Name 5 Weaknesses of Rule Utilitarianism.

Answer 8

A

Question 9

Name 5 Weaknesses of Preference Utilitarianism.

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Outline the historical background of Utilitarianism.

Answer 10

Founded by Jeremy Bentham in 18th Century.

Influenced by a time of revolution and social change.

Question 11

Outline the Main Features of Utilitarianism.

Answer 11

Consequentialist, Teleological theory.

Question 12

Name the 3 main branches of Utilitarianism.

Answer 12

Act Utilitarianism
Rule Utilitarianism
Preference Utilitarianism