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Utilitarianism: AQA A‑Level Philosophy questions

Every AQA A-Level Philosophy exam question on 3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q07

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 07: Explain the difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism. [5 marks]

  2. Q10

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 10: Can utilitarianism be successfully defended? [25 marks]

  3. Q07

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 07: Explain the difference between Bentham’s quantitative hedonistic utilitarianism and Mill’s qualitative hedonistic utilitarianism. [5 marks]

  4. Q09

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 09: Explain hedonistic utilitarianism and explain the criticism that it ignores the moral integrity of the individual. [12 marks]

  5. Q07

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    5 marks3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 07: Explain why utilitarianism has an issue with partiality. [5 marks]

  6. Q09

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    12 marks3.2.1.1 Utilitarianism
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 09: Explain Bentham’s utilitarianism and explain how Nozick’s experience machine challenges this view. [12 marks]
All 6 questions on Utilitarianism, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q07 (5 marks): Explain the difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism. [5 marks]
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q10 (25 marks): Can utilitarianism be successfully defended? [25 marks]
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q07 (5 marks): Explain the difference between Bentham’s quantitative hedonistic utilitarianism and Mill’s qualitative hedonistic utilitarianism. [5 marks]
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q09 (12 marks): Explain hedonistic utilitarianism and explain the criticism that it ignores the moral integrity of the individual. [12 marks]
  5. November 2021, Paper 1, Q07 (5 marks): Explain why utilitarianism has an issue with partiality. [5 marks]
  6. November 2020, Paper 1, Q09 (12 marks): Explain Bentham’s utilitarianism and explain how Nozick’s experience machine challenges this view. [12 marks]

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