Act Utilitarianism

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What was the first form of utilitarianism?
Act utilitarianism
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Who founded act utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
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What type of morality did Bentham want his utilitarianism to reflect?
An atheistic understanding of what it means to be human
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What are the two “sovereign masters”
Pleasure and Pain
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What does Bentham say is human nature to pursue?
Find pleasure and avoid pain
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What is the principle of Utility?
An action is good if it leads to the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people.
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What type of ethical theory is utilitarianism?
Consequentialist ethical theory
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How does Bentham say we should figure out what action leads to the greatest pleasure?
The hedonic calculus
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How many criteria’s are there in the hedonic calculus?
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What are 2 examples of criteria’s in the hedonic calculus?
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1. Intensity
2. Duration
3. Certainty
4. Propinquity
5. Fecundity
6. Purity
7. Extent