ethics civics MCQ #1003

The theory that what we ought to aim at is the greatest possible amount of pleasure of all human beings, or of all sentient creatures, is:

ethics civics MCQ #1003

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The theory that what we ought to aim at is the greatest possible amount of pleasure of all human beings, or of all sentient creatures, is:

    • A) Utilitarianism
    • B) Perfectionism
    • C) Egoistic Hedonism
    • D) Humanitarianism

    Answer: Utilitarianism

    Explanation: Utilitarianism, developed by Bentham and Mill, holds that the morally right action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of sentient beings.