Preference Utilitarianism

Question 1

Who Invented Preference Utilitarianism

Answer 1

Peter Singer

Question 2

What is ‘Preference Utilitarianism’?

Answer 2

A moral decision that takes into account the preferences of the person involved, unless this preference is outweighed by a majority

Question 3

Give an example of Preference Utilitarianism and explain

Answer 3

Sitting an exam is not preferable, but it is in the long-term best interest

Question 4

Strength of Negative Utilitarianism

Answer 4

Considers pain as a measurement and focuses on the individual

Question 5

Criticism of Preference Utilitarianism

Answer 5

Community may have a preference for negative things, and babies or people with dementia can’t express themselves