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What is the meaning of Utilitarianism?

• Consequentialist ethical theory focusing on maximizing overall well-being or happiness.
• A type of cuisine emphasizing the use of utensils
• A form of art focused on practicality and functionality
• A political ideology advocating for the use of utility bills

Utilitarianism dectates that actions are morally good when....

• They promote the actor's interests and well-being.

• They promote general happiness

• They are performed by a virtuous person.

• They reflect the following of a just principle, regardless of the consequences.

Which writer was a major proponent of the theory of Utilitarianism?

• Jeremy Bentham

• Immanuel Kant

• Karl Marx

• John Rawls

Who is considered the father of Utilitarianism?

• Jeremy Bentham

• Immanuel Kant

• Karl Marx

• John Rawls

What is the main focus of Utilitarianism?

• Maximizing overall well-being or happiness

• Minimizing individual happiness

• Emphasizing personal gain

• Ignoring consequences

Which is the characteristics of Utilitarianism?

• Persistent

• Flexible

• Honest

• Impartiality

What is a major criticism of Utilitarianism?

• It is too focused on individual rights.

• It is difficult to predict all consequences of an action.

• It ignores the role of virtues in moral decision-making.

• It strictly follows religious principles.

How does utilitarianism typically approach the issue of animal rights?

• It disregards animal suffering as morally irrelevant.

• It considers the happiness and suffering of animals in ethical decisions.

• It focuses exclusively on human interests.

• It upholds a duty to protect animals regardless of consequences.

What is the "tyranny of the majority" problem in utilitarianism?

• It refers to the difficulty in calculating the greatest happiness.

• It suggests that utilitarianism ignores the happiness of the majority.

• It indicates that the happiness of the majority can oppress the minority.

• It means utilitarianism only applies to political decisions.

Which field does NOT typically apply utilitarian principles in decision-making?

• Healthcare

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  Environmental Ethics

• Criminal Justice

• Astrophysics