Vocabulary
What is Utilitarianism?
A theory of morality that supports the actions that promote happiness or pleasure.
Who were the two key philosophers?
Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill
Who created 1.Act Utilitarianism and who created 2.Rule Utilitarianism?
1:Jeremy Bentham
2: Stuart Mill
Types of Merits?
1. Simple and Practical
2. Democratic
3. Flexible
4. Useful in Law
What is Consequentialism?
It states that one should always promote good outcomes no matter the consequences.
When did Utilitarianism develop?
18th to 19th century.
Believes that an action becomes morally correct when it produces the most good for the most people is?
Act utilitarianism.
Types of Demerits?
1. Can justify injustice
2. Ignores individual rights
3. Measurement problems
4. Misuse
What is Deontology?
An ethical theory that evaluates actions based on rules, duties, and moral obligations,regardless of the consequences.
During which historical period did utilitarianism emerge?
The Enlightenment.
Does rule utilitarianism emphasize the quality or quantity of happiness when evaluating rules?
Quality of happiness
In what merit is Utilitarianism special??
Includes animals in ethical decisionmaking.