Unit 3
Unit 3 Challenge 1
For a utilitarian, which consideration is most important? Answer: The consequences of an action
Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory?
Answer: Utilitarianism is objectivist because it asserts that everyone should act to increase utility.
Which ...
, Intro to Ethics – PHIL
200 Unit 3
Unit 3 Challenge 1
For a utilitarian, which consideration is most important?
Answer: The consequences of an action
Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory?
Answer: Utilitarianism is objectivist because it asserts that everyone should act to increase
utility.
Which of the following considerations is important for a utilitarian when evaluating the morality
of an action?
Answer: How many people the action affects
Elizabeth likes drinking coffee from a certain company which treats its farmers poorly and
pollutes the environment.
How would a utilitarian classify Elizabeth's action?
Answer: Impermissible
Frank is considering donating the excess from a recent bonus to a local shelter instead of
spending it on himself.
How would a utilitarian classify this action?
Answer: Obligatory
Gerrie steals from her neighbor's family to feed hers. Her neighbor's two kids go hungry, but her
two kids get fed.
How would a utilitarian classify this action?
Answer: Neutral
David is the wealthiest resident in his neighborhood. Some of his poorer neighbors have hacked
his wireless internet so they can save money for more important things like food and health
insurance. Many people say this action is immoral— that it’s a type of theft.
How might it be evaluated by a utilitarian?
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