TURE or FALSE question 1, Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory. 2

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1, Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory.

2, Immanuel Kant is considered one of the founders of modern utilitarian thought.

3, One criticism of utilitarianism is the difficulty/disagreement on how exactly one calculates 'happiness' or the 'overall good.'

4, J.S. Mill wrote that 'nature has placed mankind under two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure.'

5, Kantian ethics (deontological ethics) are non-consequentialist.

6, The principle of utility states that one should do that which 'maximises overall happiness' or, similarly, produces the 'greatest good for the greatest number.'

7, Immanuel Kant considered the 'categorical imperative' to be those things which we should do at all times and without exception.

8, A fundamental part of Kantian ethics is respecting the autonomy of other persons.

9, Virtue ethics can be traced back to the works of Aristotle and emphasises the habituation of certain moral dispositions (the virtues).

10, Utilitarianism is an hedonic moral theory.

Explanation / Answer

1. This statement is true. The utilitarianism is given by John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham gives an example of consequentialism. Consequentialism is the class of normative ethical theories holding that the consequences of one's conduct are the ultimate basis for any judgment.

2. This statement is false. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory which states that the best action is the one that maximizes utility. The utilitarianism is given by John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham.

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