1. Which of the following principles approves or disapproves of an action according to its tendency to promote happiness for the greatest number of people?

A. Altruism

B. Utility

C. Hedonism

D. Egoism

im confused between B and C

2. Which of the following propositions is true of utilitarian moral frameworks?
A. Actions are not judged right/wrong with reference to their consequences.

B. In measuring consequences, what is not important is the amount of happiness or unhappiness that is produced.

C. One person’s happiness is more important than anyone else's.

D. Utilitarianism demands that we become “disinterest spectators” in making a rational assessment of the consequences of our actions.

is it C

1.

http://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#q=utility

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonism

2. I disagree.

1 is B

2 is B

1. Right.

2. Wrong.

http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/decision/thinking.html

1. In order to determine the correct answer between B and C, we need to understand the principles mentioned in the question.

B. Utility refers to the principle of utility, which states that an action is morally right if it tends to produce the greatest amount of happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people affected by the action.

C. Hedonism, on the other hand, is a philosophy that focuses on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain.

Based on these definitions, the principle that approves or disapproves of an action according to its tendency to promote happiness for the greatest number of people is the principle of utility. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Utility.

2. Let's go through each option to find the true proposition about utilitarian moral frameworks:

A. Actions are not judged right/wrong with reference to their consequences. - This statement is not true. Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory, which means that actions are judged based on their consequences.

B. In measuring consequences, what is not important is the amount of happiness or unhappiness that is produced. - This statement is also not true. In utilitarianism, the amount of happiness or unhappiness produced by an action is of utmost importance.

C. One person's happiness is more important than anyone else's. - This statement is not true. Utilitarianism focuses on promoting the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people, rather than prioritizing the happiness of one person over others.

D. Utilitarianism demands that we become "disinterested spectators" in making a rational assessment of the consequences of our actions. - This statement is also not true. Utilitarianism encourages individuals to carefully consider and assess the consequences of their actions in order to maximize overall happiness.

Therefore, the correct answer is not C. It is important to note that utilitarianism aims to maximize overall happiness and does not prioritize one person's happiness over others.