Question 1

Define consequentialism and explain why act utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism. How does consequentialism differ from rival approaches to ethics? Do you find consequentialism to be a plausible way of thinking about right and wrong? Defend your answer.

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Question 2

Utilitarians believe that the morality of an action depends on

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A)   its expected results.
B)   its actual results.
C)   the goodness of one's intentions.
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Consequentialism is

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A)   a family of ethical theories that includes utilitarianism.
B)   one version of act utilitarianism.
C)   inconsistent with utilitarianism.
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Explain what you take to be the strongest version of consequentialism. What does it count as intrinsically good and bad and how does it understand the balance of good over bad? Explain some advantages of your theory over other versions of consequentialism.

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Question 5

According to the Argument from Injustice,

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A)   injustice can sometimes be justified in certain circumstances.
B)   utilitarianism sometimes requires us to commit serious injustices.
C)   justice is not intrinsically valuable.
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

When an action is optimific, it

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A)   treats everyone fairly.
B)   makes everyone better off.
C)   produces the best overall results.
D)   is immoral.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Rule consequentialism is the view that

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A)   an action is morally right just because it is required by an optimific social rule.
B)   acts are morally right if and only if they create the greatest amount of well-being.
C)   we ought to usually follow consequentialism but may occasionally do otherwise for the sake of self-interest.
D)   the best way to maximize happiness is to follow existing social rules.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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