Exam 5: Consequentialist Theories: Maximize the Good

The primary argument for ethical egoism:

A major criticism of ethical egoism is that it:

Ethical egoism is the theory that:

One response that act-utilitarians make to the "no-rest problem" is that:

An important criticism of act-utilitarianism is that it is often inconsistent with our considered judgments about justice.

John Stuart Mill's conception of happiness is more or less identical to Jeremy Bentham's.

To achieve happiness,we must pursue other aims,the pursuit of which yields happiness as a by-product.

An act-utilitarian could conceivably conclude that the killing of one innocent person to save the lives of a thousand other people is a morally acceptable action.

Which two philosophers are generally credited with developing the theory of utilitarianism?

Critics charge that act-utilitarianism's most serious problem is that it conflicts with commonsense views about:

Act-utilitarianism fails Criterion 2 (consistency with our moral experience).

What matters most in act-utilitarianism is how much net happiness comes directly from performing an action,as opposed to following a rule that applies to such actions.

Utilitarianism incorporates the principle of impartiality.

An ethical egoist does whatever she desires to do or whatever gives her the most immediate pleasure.

A major problem with utilitarianism is that it does not promote human welfare.

Psychological egoism is a scientific theory,not a moral theory.

Critics of rule-utilitarianism say that:

Self-interest is a pillar on which the economic system of capitalism is built.

Act-utilitarianism is the theory that:

Utilitarianism reminds us that the consequences of our actions do indeed make a difference in our moral deliberations.