Question

1. Which of the following principles approves or disapproves of an action according to its tendency to promote happiness for the greatest number of people?
A. Altruism

B. Utility

C. Hedonism

D. Egoism


im confused between B and C


2. Which of the following propositions is true of utilitarian moral frameworks?
A. Actions are not judged right/wrong with reference to their consequences.

B. In measuring consequences, what is not important is the amount of happiness or unhappiness that is produced.

C. One person’s happiness is more important than anyone else's.

D. Utilitarianism demands that we become “disinterest spectators” in making a rational assessment of the consequences of our actions.


is it C

Answer 1

1.
http://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#q=utility

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonism

2. I disagree.

Answer 2

1 is B

2 is B

Answer 3

1. Right.

2. Wrong.

http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/decision/thinking.html