What is the main focus of utilitarianism?

Quiz on Utilitarianism

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Dominic Ramos
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The consequences of actions
The intentions behind actions
The cultural context of actions
The rights of individuals
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Who is considered the founder of utilitarianism?
John Stuart Mill
Immanuel Kant
Jeremy Bentham
Friedrich Nietzsche
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What does the principle of utility emphasize?
The rights of the individual
The avoidance of pain and pursuit of pleasure
The importance of intentions
The historical context of actions
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Which of the following thinkers is associated with the concept of higher and lower pleasures?
Aristotle
Jeremy Bentham
John Stuart Mill
David Hume
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What is the purpose of felicific calculus?
To quantify pleasure and pain
To assess individual rights
To measure moral intentions
To evaluate cultural impacts
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According to Bentham, what governs our actions?
Moral principles
Legal standards
Pleasure and pain
Social norms
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What is the ultimate goal of utilitarianism?
Maximizing individual rights
Achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number
Promoting cultural diversity
Ensuring legal compliance
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