Utilitarianism Part A strengths

Question 1

Principle of utility - ‘GGFTGN’

Answer 1

• It applies to all

- it favours the majority

Question 2

Hedonic Calculus

Answer 2

• It gives you a systematic approach to ethics

Question 3

Mill’s Utilitarianism

Answer 3

• Not as time consuming as Bentham’s Hedonic Calculus

- Not animalistic

Question 4

Pleasure and Pain

Answer 4

• It is accessible/applicable to all

Question 5

Teleological and relativist

Answer 5

• It is human nature to consider consequences of a moral action