Philosophy 20 - Ethics » Summer 2021 » Utilitarianism Quiz

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Question #1
For ____________, the moral rightness or wrongness of an act depends on the consequences it produces.
A.   deontology
B.   virtue ethics
C.   consequentialism
D.   divine command theory
Question #2
The Principle of Utility states:
A.   the morally right action is the action in accord with your duty
B.   the morally right action is the act that is commanded by God
C.   the morally right action is whatever is in your own best interests.
D.   the morally right action is the action that produces the most good
Question #3
Whereas ________ believed that all pleasures are qualitatively equal, ________ distinguished between "higher" and "lower" pleasures.
A.   Bentham, Mill
B.   Mill, Bentham
C.   Hume, Kant
D.   Jesus, Socrates
Question #4
Philosophers distinguish between ________ utilitarianism and _______ utilitarianism.
A.   spiritual, secular
B.   act, rule
C.   categorical, hypothetical
D.   deontological, epistemological
Question #5
While attempting to help an elderly woman cross the street, you accidentally trip her and break her leg. According to Utilitarianism,
A.   your action was morally wrong
B.   your action was morally right
C.   your action was morally neutral
Question #6
Based on the assigned film, Batman is a Utilitarian.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Utilitarianism measures the moral worth of your actions by whether your intentions were good.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
Utilitarians don't favor their own pleasure over other people's.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
In Utilitarianism, everyone has equal moral value.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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