Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism_ Morality and Politics 71251-501

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11/3/23, 3:41 PM Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism: Morality and Politics 71251-501 https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/quizzes/366301 1/5 Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism Due Oct 10 at 11:59pm Points 20 Questions 14 Available Sep 28 at 12am - Dec 13 at 11:59pm Time Limit 30 Minutes Allowed Attempts 2 Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 16 minutes 14 out of 20  Answers will be shown after your last attempt Score for this attempt: 14 out of 20 Submitted Nov 3 at 3:40pm This attempt took 16 minutes. Overview This quiz emphasizes the core principle underlying Jeremy Bentham's moral theory and his felicific calculus given that principle. With respect to Mill, this quiz covers his moral philosophy in general, including the greatest happiness principle, first principles, subordinate principles, and act and rule utilitarianism. Availability The quiz is available the day after the lecture and due six days later; late submissions are accepted through the end of the semester but penalized 10%. You have 20 minutes to complete the quiz once you start it. No makeups. Links Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism (https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/pages/consequentialism-and-mills-utilitarianism) Schedule (https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/pages/schedule) Take the Quiz Again 1 / 1 pts Question 1 According to Bentham, nature has placed humans under two sovereign masters. What are they? Duty and self-interest God and the devil Good and evil Pain and pleasure Sex and food 0 / 1 pts Question 2 Incorrect Incorrect Which of the following best defines Bentham's principle of utility ?

11/3/23, 3:41 PM Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism: Morality and Politics 71251-501 https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/quizzes/366301 2/5 The principle that favors acts that conform to God’s commands The principle that favors acts that are pragmatic The principle that favors acts that promote pleasure The principle that favors acts that stem from rational motivation The principle that favors acts that tend to increase happiness 7 / 7 pts Question 3 To determine the amount of pleasure an act may produce, Bentham offered the felicific calculus . Match the definitions below with the correct ethical variables of that calculus: Intensity How strong is the pleasure? Duration How long will the pleasure la Certainty or uncertainty How likely or unlikely is it tha Nearness or remoteness How soon will the pleasure o Fecundity What are the chances of the Purity What are the chances of the Extent How many beings will be aff 0 / 1 pts Question 4 Incorrect Incorrect For Bentham, Beyoncé is a good as Beethoven. True or false? True False Possibly Probably Probably not

11/3/23, 3:41 PM Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism: Morality and Politics 71251-501 https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/quizzes/366301 3/5 1 / 1 pts Question 5 According to utilitarianism, an act is in general wrong as it produces ___. Character Cooperation Pain Pleasure Reason 0 / 1 pts Question 6 Incorrect Incorrect Mill argues that when it comes to first principles, utilitarianism is no different than other theories, moral or otherwise, in that it relies on unprovable principles. True or false? True False 0 / 1 pts Question 7 Incorrect Incorrect Mill argues that in deciding how to act, we should always what? Calculate the expected consequences of our action Consult scripture Employ rules of thumb derived from the principle of utility Follow tradition Rely on intuition, or, trust our gut feeling 1 / 1 pts Question 8 Which of the following best describes the difference between act and rule utilitarianism? Lying if it works in general Lying on occasion and never lying Lying only if it generates the greatest amount of happiness Lying sometimes

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11/3/23, 3:41 PM Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism: Morality and Politics 71251-501 https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/quizzes/366301 4/5 Never lying 1 / 1 pts Question 9 Mill argues that subordinate principles should be followed unless they conflict, at which point the principle of utility should be invoked. Subordinate principles are rules that if followed, then to conform to the principle of utility. Which of the following is not a subordinate rule? Do not break the law Do not cheat Do not kill innocents Do not sin Do not steal 1 / 1 pts Question 10 Reflective of one tenet of utilitarianism, Adolf Hitler's happiness was equal to any one of his victims. True or false? True False 1 / 1 pts Question 11 One criticism of utilitarianism is that it apparently promotes sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll , metaphorically speaking, over other pursuits. Put succinctly, utilitarianism apparently promotes what? Atheism Division Hedonism Oppression Religion 1 / 1 pts Question 12 Mill defends utilitarianism from critics who cheapen the conception of pleasure by citing pleasures of the mind. True or false?

11/3/23, 3:41 PM Consequentialism and Mill's Utilitarianism: Morality and Politics 71251-501 https://ccsf.instructure.com/courses/57601/quizzes/366301 5/5 True False 0 / 1 pts Question 13 Incorrect Incorrect What determines the superiority of one pleasure over another, everything else being equal? The one for which the felicific calculus yields more units of pleasure The one preferred by most people The one preferred by most people who have experienced both 0 / 1 pts Question 14 Incorrect Incorrect For Mill, Beyoncé is better than Beethoven. True or false? True False Possibly Probably Probably not Quiz Score: 14 out of 20

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