Question 1
1 / 1 pts
“Respect for persons” is the basis of a common objection to utilitarianism. The argument
states that a utilitarian does not adequately respect the dignity and rights of the
individual. Which of
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Question 1
1 / 1 pts
“Respect for persons” is the basis of a common objection to utilitarianism. The argument
states that a utilitarian does not adequately respect the dignity and rights of the
individual. Which of the following stories from this text BEST reflects that objection?
Correct!
The surgeon who considers killing a healthy Sally to harvest organs for five dying
patients.
The soldier throwing himself on a grenade to save the lives of his comrades.
The selfcentered shepherd who keeps a magic ring to make himself invisible.
The voluntary sacrifices of Martin Luther King, Jr. or Mahatma Ghandi.
Question 2
1 / 1 pts
Which of the following statements is a common misconception about utilitarian
philosophy?
There may be good reasons for the majority to make sacrifices for the sake of the
minority.
Correct!
The majority always rules.
Everyone deserves equal consideration.
The needs of the minorities always matter the most.
Question 3
1 / 1 pts
What did John Stuart Mill believe about those who sacrifice their own happiness for that
of others?
They do the right thing but for the wrong reason since the happiness of others isn’t
important.
Correct!
They demonstrate the utilitarian principle that the greatest happiness for the greatest
number should serve as the standard of our actions.
They are mistaken since their own happiness should be their only aim.
They represent an aspect of morality that utilitarianism cannot explain.
Question 4
1 / 1 pts
Which of the following is the BEST example of an action that was morally wrong
because the advantages to the majority were outweighed by the suffering of the
minority?
Correct!
the use of child labor in factories in the 1800s
the assassination of John F. Kennedy
the conning of people out of their life savings by Bernie Madoff
the sexual harassment of women by movie producer Harvey Weinstein
Question 5
1 / 1 pts
Allen is a critic of utilitarianism. Of the following sentences, which is LEAST likely to
factor into his critique?
Correct!
“There is no such thing as happiness and suffering.”
“One cannot define happiness and suffering in a universal way.”
“There are other things more important than happiness and suffering.”
“One cannot measure happiness and suffering.”
Question 6
1 / 1 pts
Among the following scenarios, which is MOST likely to be morally right according to
utilitarianism
Correct!
lay off 15% of 2,000 workers so th
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