How Would Most Utilitarians Characterize the Principle of Utility

question 2

Multiple Choice

How would most utilitarians characterize the principle of utility?

• A) It is a standard of rightness.
• B) It is a decision procedure.
• C) It describes the single appropriate motivation when making choices.
• D) All of the above

Describe the concepts of positive and negative sanctions.

Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and its perspective on the role of language in social life.

Identify how mainstream values can change over time.

Understand the concepts and consequences of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.

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Definitions:

In-group Members

Individuals belonging to or identifying with a specific group or category that shares common interests, values, or characteristics.

Reference Groups

Groups to which individuals compare themselves to form opinions, attitudes, or define norms and values.

Role Models

Individuals admired for their qualities or achievements, serving as positive examples for others to emulate in their own behaviors and decision-making.

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation an individual has of their own worth, incorporating attitudes towards self-value and self-acceptance.