Philosophy Assignment-Utilitarianism

Philosophy Assignment-Utilitarianism

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QUESTION 1

1. Sandel (and I in the lecture) mentions two major utilitarian thinkers. They are

		Plato and Aristotle
		Kant and Mill
		Mill and Bentham
		Bentham and Plato

10 points   

QUESTION 2

1. Generally speaking, what is utilitarianism?

		The theory that is concerned with duty above everything, including happiness
		The theory that says that the right action is the one that brings the most amount of happiness to the most amount of people
		The theory that says we must listen to the bible and tradition and let them be our sole moral guides
		the theory that says we must consider the actions themselves and not the consequences of the actions

10 points   

QUESTION 3

1. As iterated in the text, what is the phrase’s meaning, ‘Pushpins are as good as poetry.’

		Pushpins is a very sophisticated game and should be honoured as such.
		Poetry is not a very philosophical pursuit and should be avoided.
		Pushpins are Michael Sandel’s favourite game.
		It is Bentham’s way of saying that whatever you think makes you happy is fine as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone

10 points   

QUESTION 4

1. What does ‘it is better to be a human dissatisfied than a pig satisfied’ mean?

		It is Mill’s way of saying that there is a difference between higher and lower pleasures and that we should pursue higher pleasures.
		It is Mill’s way of agreeing with Bentham that pushpins are as good as poetry.
		It is Mill’s way of pointing out that pork is not the sort of meat that a philosopher should ever eat.
		it is Mill’s way of saying that satisfaction is entirely relative to the individual

10 points   

QUESTION 5

1. As mentioned in the text and lecture, what are some laudable features of utilitarianism?

		It is based on religion and sound tradition.
		It is practical, and it makes everyone count.
		It is aristocratic and rightly ignores the pleas of many.
		it pays deference to the bible and custom

10 points   

QUESTION 6

1. According to the text and lectures, what are some potentially problematic aspects of utilitarianism?

		It is too old-fashioned and too wrapped up in the bible.
		It is too concerned with the actions and not enough with the consequences.
		It seems to allow a few people to suffer for the benefit of the many.
		it is too concerned with duty and virtue

10 points   

QUESTION 7

1. Why does Sandel have a problem with Mill talking about dissatisfied humans and satisfied pigs?

		Sandel suggests that Mill might not be consistent with his practical theory if Mill wants to say that certain things and not others OUGHT to make us happy.
		Sandel is concerned that Mill is too concerned with the status of pigs and not enough with human beings.
		Sandel is concerned that Mill might have been a vegetarian.
		Sandel is concerned that Mill might have been a secret promotor of animal factories

10 points   

QUESTION 8

1. Bentham said that it doesn’t matter how MUCH pain and suffering is brought (i.e., it doesn’t matter how intense the pain is). The only thing that matters is the amount of people affected by an action.

True

 False

10 points   

QUESTION 9

1. Generally speaking, utilitarianism is a theory that is concerned with the maximization of happiness

True

False

10 points   

QUESTION 10

1. In the practical theory, only philosophers and aristocrats are part of the moral equation.

True

 False

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QUESTION 1

1. Sandel (and I in the lecture) mentions two major utilitarian thinkers. They are

• Plato and Aristotle
• Kant and Mill
• Mill and Bentham
• Bentham and Plato

QUESTION 2

1. Generally speaking, what is utilitarianism?

• The theory that is concerned with duty above everything, including happiness
• the theory that says that the right action is the one that brings the most amount of happiness to the most amount of people
• the theory that says we must listen to the bible and tradition and let them be our sole moral guides
• the theory that says we must consider the actions themselves and not the consequences of the actions

QUESTION 3

1. As iterated in the text, what is the phrase’s meaning, ‘Pushpins are as good as poetry.’

• pushpins is a very sophisticated game and should be honoured as such
• poetry is not a very philosophical pursuit and should be avoided
• pushpins are the favourite game of Michael Sandel
• it is Bentham’s way of saying that whatever you think makes you happy is fine as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone

QUESTION 4

1. What does ‘it is better to be a human dissatisfied than a pig satisfied’ mean?

• is Mill’s way of saying that there is a difference between higher and lower pleasures and that we should pursue higher pleasures
• it is Mill’s way of agreeing with Bentham that pushpins are as good as poetry
• it is Mill’s way of pointing out that pork is not the sort of meat that a philosopher should ever eat
• it is Mill’s way of saying that satisfaction is entirely relative to the individual

QUESTION 5

1. As mentioned in the text and lecture, what are some laudable features of utilitarianism?

• it is based on religion and sound tradition
• it is practical, and it makes everyone count
• it is aristocratic and rightly ignores the pleas of many
• it pays deference to the bible and custom

QUESTION 6

1. According to the text and lectures, what are some potentially problematic aspects of utilitarianism?

• it is too old-fashioned and too wrapped up in the bible
• it is too concerned with the actions themselves and not enough concerned with the consequences
• it seems to allow a few people to suffer for the benefit of the many
• it is too concerned with duty and virtue

QUESTION 7

1. Why does Sandel have a problem with Mill talking about dissatisfied humans and satisfied pigs?

• Sandel suggests that Mill might not be consistent with his practical theory if Mill wants to say that certain things and not others OUGHT to make us happy.
• Sandel is concerned that Mill is too concerned with the status of pigs and not enough with human beings.
• Sandel is concerned that Mill might have been a vegetarian
• Sandel is concerned that Mill might have been a secret promotor of animal factories

QUESTION 8

1. Bentham said that it doesn’t matter how MUCH pain and suffering is brought (i.e., it doesn’t matter how intense the pain is). The only thing that matters is the amount of people affected by an action.

•  True
•  False

QUESTION 9

1. Generally speaking, utilitarianism is a theory that is concerned with the maximization of happiness.

•  True
•  False

QUESTION 10

1. In the practical theory, only philosophers and aristocrats are part of the moral equation.

•  True
•  False