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Ethics Updates ". . . dedicated to promoting the thoughtful discussion of difficult moral issues."
Founded in 1994 & edited by
Lawrence M. Hinman
University of San Diego

 



Ethics Surveys:

Utilitarianism


  • Question 1:  I do not care what motivates other people; I judge them solely on the basis of what they do.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neutral/undecided
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
  • Question 2:  When I am trying to decide what the right thing to do is, I look at the consequences of the various alternatives open to me.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neutral/undecided
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
  • Question 3:  The right thing to do is whatever is best for everyone.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neutral/undecided
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
  • Question 4:  We should look at the overall consequences of our actions in each and every case.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neutral/undecided
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
  • Question 5:  If someone tries to do the right thing but it works out badly, they still deserve moral credit for trying.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neutral/undecided
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
  • Question 6:  What is the most important thing in life?
    Pleasure
    Happiness
    Ideals such as truth and beauty
    Having your preferences satisfied

Click on Submit to record your answers and see the overall distribution of responses for this survey.