Utilitarianism
Across
- 2. Utilitarianism places emphasis on the (blank), or end result of our actions whereas the intent our actions are irrelevant.
- 5. this style of utilitarianism believes we should live by rules that, on average, are likely to bring the most good to the most people.
- 7. a term, or thought, of utilitarianism that means we should always opt for choosing the best option for the most amount of people.
- 9. The idea that something is right if it is useful or helps the majority of people.
- 10. Greek Philosopher that provided the foundation for the theory of utilitarianism.
- 11. the end-result for exercising utilitarianism is to produce this state of well-being.
- 13. This philosopher of Utilitarianism has belief that we learn right and wrong from observation and experience, which guides our justification of utilitarianism.
- 14. A standard measure of good or bad, based on a certain group of the majority.
- 15. Utilitarianism agrees that this kind of theory should apply equally to every person.
Down
- 1. A theory that utilitarianism is founded in which expresses that the right act is the one that yields the best consequences.
- 3. Your outlook on justifying whether your morals can viewed as true or false, or however you see fit.
- 4. founder of Utilitarianism that believes we are naturally inclined to appeal to utility to judge ourselves and others.
- 6. utilitarianism is a form of the moral theory stating that we are wired to pursue happiness or work to avoid pain.
- 8. this style of utilitarianism, also known as the classical style, believes that you should produce the greatest good for the greatest number.
- 12. A principle of utilitarianism that is considered "other-regarding".