Rule Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics (Section 2)

Which of the following best illustrates a case where violating a moral right increases overall utility?

Lying to stop someone from being hurt, even though they had a right to know the truth

What is the “Voting Paradox” and how does it support Rule Utilitarianism?

It suggests that rules can solve coordination problems Act Utilitarianism can't

Rule Utilitarianism is still considered a form of consequentialism because:

It uses rules that are justified by the good consequences they tend to produce

According to Kant, a maxim is:

A principle or rule underlying one’s action

What makes an imperative “categorical” rather than “hypothetical”?

It applies universally, regardless of desires or goals

What are the two tests for the Formula of the Universal Law of Nature?

Contradiction in Conception and Contradiction in Will

Why does making an insincere promise fail Kant’s Formula of Universal Law?

If everyone did it, trust in promises would be impossible (a contradiction in conception)

What is Kant's “Formula of the End in Itself”?

Always treat humanity as an end and never merely as a means

How can Rule Utilitarianism still be utilitarian if it emphasizes rules?

Because the rules are chosen based on the outcomes they typically produce

A manager uses cheaper materials than promised, but the customer never notices or is harmed. Does this violate Kant’s Categorical Imperative?

Yes, because it uses the customer as a mere means