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On your whiteboard:

Discover what philosophy exam questions are like and get helpful tips for preparing and performing well in the exam. Explore concepts such as utilitarianism, teleology, deontology, hedonism, and the hedonic calculus. Learn how to apply different types of utilitarianism to various ethical issues and examine arguments and criticisms related to act and rule utilitarianism. Evaluate the effectiveness of utilitarianism as a moral decision-making method and the importance of consequences in ethical choices. Use this guide to excel in your philosophy exams!

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  1. On your whiteboard: Imagine you are advising our new AS philosophers. Answer these questions for them: • What are philosophy exam questions like? • What tips do you have for preparing for them? • What tips do you have for when I’m actually in the exam?

  2. Utilitarianism Exam Questions – Yay!!

  3. 3 – markers (defining technical terms) • Teleology/deontology • Hedonism • Utilitarianism • Hedonic calculus (or utility calculus) • Qualitative/ quantitative measurement of pleasure • Higher and lower pleasures

  4. 5 – markers (outlining a simple theory, argument or criticism) • Outline Bentham’s utility calculus. • Explain why calculation is a problem for the utilitarian. • Explain what is meant by preference utilitarianism. • Briefly outline the difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism. • Explain why relationships can be a problem for the utilitarian.

  5. 12 – markers (applying theory to an issue) Explain how act/rule/preference/Bentham’s/Mill’s/ any utilitarianism may be applied to the issue of: • crime and punishment • war • simulated killing • the treatment of animals • deception and the telling of lies

  6. 12 – markers (explaining two arguments/criticisms or contrasting two approaches) • Explain how Bentham and Mill differ in their approach to measuring pleasure • Explain two criticisms of act utilitarianism • Explain two criticisms of rule utilitarianism • Outline what is meant by preference utilitarianism and then explain the arguments in favour of it

  7. 25 – markers (long essay) • Is utilitarianism effective as a method of making moral decisions? • Evaluate the claim that acting morally means maximising utility. • Assess whether the strengths of rule utilitarianism outweigh its weaknesses. • Are consequences the most important factor in moral decision making?

  8. Are consequences the most important factor in moral decision making? • Use note paper to make notes and plan your ideas now • Write up your detailed plan on the sheet for HW

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