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Chapter 5 Self-Quiz
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Utilitarianism is
a family of ethical theories that includes consequentialism.
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one version of consequentialism.
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inconsistent with consequentialism.
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the same thing as consequentialism.
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According to consequentialism, an action is right if and only if it
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gives people what they deserve.
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does not harm anyone.
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is good for more people than any alternative action.
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Which of the following statements captures the principle of utility?
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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"Do whatever is most useful in the circumstances."
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"Maximize overall well-being."
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"Always pursue your own self-interest."
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According to utilitarians, the morality of an action depends on
the rules it conforms to.
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the intentions behind it.
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its expected results.
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its actual results.
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What do most utilitarians think about the moral status of non-human animals?
Their suffering is morally irrelevant.
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Their suffering matters morally but not nearly as much as that of humans.
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If an animal suffers to the same extent as a human, their suffering is equally important.
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Animal suffering matters more than human suffering because animals are not moral agents.
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If one is a member of the moral community, one is
part of a society that has certain moral beliefs.
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part of a group that acts morally.
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morally virtuous.
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morally important in one's own right.
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According to utilitarians, __________ are supererogatory.
all moral actions
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no actions
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very few actions
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actions done from duty
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If utilitarianism is true, giving preference to the interests of loved ones is
always morally permissible.
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never morally permissible.
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morally permissible only when doing so is most beneficial.
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none of the above
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Rule consequentialism states that
an action is morally right just because it is required by an optimific rule.
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acts are morally right if and only if they create the greatest amount of well-being.
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consequentialism is true except when following it violates a moral rule.
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the best way to maximize happiness is to follow existing social rules.
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Which of the following responses to the problem of injustice is not consistent with utilitarianism?
Justice must sometimes be sacrificed for the sake of well-being.
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Justice is intrinsically valuable.
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Injustice is never optimific.
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Just actions always maximizes well-being.
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