Utilitarianism

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What is Bentham's definition of the Principle of Utility? – ‘the said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong’
What is an example you could use to demonstrate Bentham's principle? Slavery - occurred during his lifetime: Maximising pleasure for the majority - the slaves
What is a good action for Bentham? One that maximises happiness and minimises pain
What quote could you use to show what Bentham though human nature was directed by? "nature has placed us under the governance of 2 sovereign masters"
What type of utilitarianism is Bentham's and what does it mean? Act Utilitarianism - looking at the consequences of each individual action
What is the key problem with Act utilitarianism that is relevant to what Bentham intended it for? Bentham wanted legislation to be based on it - this is difficult because it is relativist
What are the 3 main principles of his approach? 1. What motivates us to do the right thing? 2. Principle of Utility 3. Hedonic Calculus
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