Question 1

According to critics of utilitarian or consequentialist theory,in these theories ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the interests of friends and family may be given extra weight in decision-making
B)  children and the poor are entitled to special treatment
C)  every person is ranked equally
D)  the actor is entitled to give him/herself extra weight in decision-making

Question 2

______ reject the idea that actions are right because God says they are or because they are inherently moral in their own right.

Accepted Answer

A)  Egoists
B)  Moralists
C)  Ethicalists
D)  Utilitarians

Question 3

An objection to ______ consequentialism includes the fact that it is extremely time-consuming to calculate the consequences of every individual action.

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The answer of An objection to ______ consequentialism includes the...

Question 4

One problem in using Utilitarian theory is that it may be difficult to predict outcomes accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is argued that ______ is a guide for making decisions in the real world and for situations we actually face

Accepted Answer

A)  hedonism
B)  moralism
C)  ethicalism
D)  utilitarianism

Question 6

Mill referred to the Utilitarian principle of utility as the Greatest ______ Principle.

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The answer of Mill referred to the Utilitarian principle of...

Question 7

One of the first steps in applying Utilitarian/Consequentialist theory is to identify the various options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Bentham and Mill associated pleasure with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  work ethic
B)  morality
C)  happiness
D)  cost

Question 9

Mill referred to the principle of utility as the greatest ______ principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical
B)  moral
C)  happiness
D)  hypothetical

Question 10

The hedonistic calculus has ______ elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Two
B)  Five
C)  Seven
D)  Ten

Exam 13: Considering the Consequences

An objection to ______ consequentialism includes the fact that it is extremely time-consuming to calculate the consequences of every individual action.

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According to critics of utilitarian or consequentialist theory,in these theories ______.

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It is argued that ______ is a guide for making decisions in the real world and for situations we actually face

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______ reject the idea that actions are right because God says they are or because they are inherently moral in their own right.

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Mill referred to the principle of utility as the greatest ______ principle.

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The hedonistic calculus has ______ elements.

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One of the first steps in applying Utilitarian/Consequentialist theory is to identify the various options.

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Bentham and Mill associated pleasure with ______.

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Mill referred to the Utilitarian principle of utility as the Greatest ______ Principle.

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One problem in using Utilitarian theory is that it may be difficult to predict outcomes accurately.

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Exam 13: Considering the Consequences

An objection to ______ consequentialism includes the fact that it is extremely time-consuming to calculate the consequences of every individual action.

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According to critics of utilitarian or consequentialist theory,in these theories ______.

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It is argued that ______ is a guide for making decisions in the real world and for situations we actually face

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______ reject the idea that actions are right because God says they are or because they are inherently moral in their own right.

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Mill referred to the principle of utility as the greatest ______ principle.

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The hedonistic calculus has ______ elements.

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One of the first steps in applying Utilitarian/Consequentialist theory is to identify the various options.

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Bentham and Mill associated pleasure with ______.

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Mill referred to the Utilitarian principle of utility as the Greatest ______ Principle.

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One problem in using Utilitarian theory is that it may be difficult to predict outcomes accurately.

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