utilitarianism

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classical utilitarianism is the view that we should maximize which of the following

utility

well-being

pleasure

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utilitarianism is a deontological theory of ethics

false

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under classical utilitarianism, which of the following is morality decided relative to

situation

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according to act utilitarianism, morality has to be determined individually for each and every action

true

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rule utilitarianism requires us to always follow general rules for actions based on the effects that different kinds of actions tend to have

false

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problem of calculation

there is no common standard for comparing pleasure

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problem of relevant beings

utilitarianism requires us to consider non-humans equal to humans

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demandingness problem

utilitarianism requires us to sacrifice too much

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tyranny of the majority

utilitarianism sometimes requires us to exploit minorities

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problem of wrong intentions

acting morally or immorally can be a matter of luck

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problem of partiality

utilitarianism is too indifferent to our personal relationships