According to Bentham, what is meant by the principle of utility? An action is ap
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Question
According to Bentham, what is meant by the principle of utility?
An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to augment or diminish the happiness of the party whose interest is in question.
An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to conform the law of nature.
An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to provide a universal law.
An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to make us virtuous.
a.An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to augment or diminish the happiness of the party whose interest is in question.
b.An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to conform the law of nature.
c.An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to provide a universal law.
d.An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to make us virtuous.
Explanation / Answer
According to Bentham, the principle of utility means;
An action is approved/disapproved of according to the tendency which it appears to have to augment or diminish the happiness of the party whose interest is in question.