One of the Problems of the Utilitarian Tradition of Ethics

question 48

Multiple Choice

One of the problems of the utilitarian tradition of ethics is:

• A)its need to count,measure,compare,and quantify consequences.
• B)its lack of focus on the possible results of actions.
• C)its tendency to excessively focus on individual welfare.
• D)its reliance on unmeasurable and abstract actions.

Understand how emotional reactions (Affect heuristic) can influence ethical decision-making.

Explain the role of power dynamics (Power Differential heuristic) in ethical decision-making.

Define ethical imperatives and their role in guiding behavior.

Distinguish between ethics, tradition, religion, and law, and understand the problems of conflating these concepts.

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Definitions:

Group Status Structures

The hierarchical organization of members within a group based on various factors such as power, prestige, and roles.

Equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Inequality

A situation where resources, opportunities, and rights are distributed unevenly among members of a society.

Resocialization

The process by which individuals undergo a transformation in their personality by discarding former behavioral patterns and accepting new ones, often in new social contexts.