Apply Act Util to use of nuclear weapons Q

What is utilitarianism described as and why

Hedonistic because it is concerned with maximising happiness or pleasure

What does it value

Happiness ornpleasure as the greatest good

What is it the basis for

For all ethical action

What does act utilitarianism say

One must weigh up the amount of happiness produced by any action and perform only acts that maximise happiness

What is the telos for Bentham

Pursue pleasure and avoid pain

What does hedonistic mean

Concerned with maxismising happiness or pleasure

What is it broadly known as

Secular theory

What is the greatest happiness principle

An action is right if it produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people

What approach did Bentham take

Quantitive

Give a quote from him

‘The value which they possess, is exactly in proportion to the pleasure they yield’

What does the principle of utility say

A moral agent should, in each unique moral situation, look at the options and perform the action that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number

Duration

How long the happiness or pain will last, the longer is lasts, the greater its value in calculation

Remoteness

How sooj it will he before the happiness or pain will be experienced, the sooner the better

Extent

How many people will ve affected by pain or happiness that is caused by the act, the more people that are involved

What theory is it

Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory,therefore themorality of an action should be dependent on theconsequences.with nuclear weapons as long as it’s notused the consequences could lead to being less likely to beunder attacks