What is the main difference between Act and Rule Utilitarianism?

Act and Rule Utilitarianism

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12th Grade
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Marco Bargayo
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Act Utilitarianism considers intentions, while Rule Utilitarianism disregards intentions.
Act Utilitarianism focuses on individual actions, while Rule Utilitarianism focuses on following rules for the greatest good.
Act Utilitarianism focuses on following rules, while Rule Utilitarianism focuses on individual actions.
Act Utilitarianism emphasizes long-term consequences, while Rule Utilitarianism focuses on short-term outcomes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of Act Utilitarianism in a real-life scenario.
A firefighter saving a pet over a human in a burning building
A police officer letting a criminal go free because they are related
A teacher giving the same grade to all students regardless of their effort
A doctor prioritizing treating a patient with a life-threatening condition over others in the waiting room.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how Rule Utilitarianism differs from Act Utilitarianism in terms of decision-making.
Rule Utilitarianism prioritizes personal preferences, while Act Utilitarianism focuses on societal norms.
Rule Utilitarianism focuses on individual actions, while Act Utilitarianism considers general rules.
Rule Utilitarianism only considers short-term consequences, while Act Utilitarianism looks at long-term outcomes.
Rule Utilitarianism follows predetermined rules to make decisions, whereas Act Utilitarianism evaluates each action independently based on its consequences.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of Rule Utilitarianism being applied in a societal context.
Banning all forms of transportation to reduce accidents
Encouraging reckless driving to test the limits of safety measures
Ignoring traffic laws to promote individual freedom
Implementing traffic laws to ensure safety and efficiency on the roads
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Act and Rule Utilitarianism prioritize the well-being of individuals?
Rule Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing happiness in each situation
Act Utilitarianism emphasizes following general rules for overall well-being
Act Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing happiness in each situation, while Rule Utilitarianism emphasizes following general rules for overall well-being.
Act Utilitarianism prioritizes individual desires over overall well-being
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss a situation where Act Utilitarianism might lead to conflicting outcomes.
Act Utilitarianism might lead to conflicting outcomes when the happiness of the majority conflicts with the happiness of a minority.
Act Utilitarianism always leads to consistent outcomes
Act Utilitarianism never considers minority happiness
Conflicting outcomes are impossible in Act Utilitarianism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way does Rule Utilitarianism aim to create a more stable moral framework?
By prioritizing individual happiness over the collective well-being
By establishing rules that promote the greatest overall happiness in the long run.
By disregarding the consequences of actions
By changing the rules based on personal preferences
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