Ethics

Ethics Study Guide 6. The idea that there are circumstances when not pursing one’s own interests is irrational is part of _______________. a.

Rational egoism b. Ethical egoism c. Psychological egoism d. Utilitarianism 7. Principles of utility are part of the _______________ beliefs. a. Egoism b. Altruism c. Utilitarianism d. Contractarianism 8. Bentham is known for developing _______________. a. Egoism b.

Hedonic calculus c. Harm principle d. Rule utilitarianism 9. Which branch of utilitarianism says that moral decision making should follow a set of rules created to maximize the greatest utility? a. Act utilitarianism b. Rule utilitarianism c. Preference utilitarianism d. Social contract utilitarianism 10. Which branch of utilitarianism says that moral actions are the ones that produce the most utility in a situation? a. Act utilitarianism b. Rule utilitarianism c. Preference utilitarianism d. Social contract utilitarianism Answer key is on page Error! Bookmark not defined. .

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