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Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
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    June 2025 AS Component 3, question 1(a): Explain how factors of the hedonic calculus can be used to measure pleasure.

  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Component 3, question 1(b): ‘Act Utilitarianism clearly promotes justice.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q2(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Component 3, question 2(b): ‘Pleasure is not the only intrinsic good.’ Evaluate this view. 3

  4. Q3(a)

    June 2023 · Component 3

    20 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Component 3, question 3(a): Explain Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism.

  5. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · Component 3

    30 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Component 3, question 3(b): ‘Act Utilitarianism clearly promotes justice.’ Evaluate this view.

  6. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · Component 3

    30 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 Component 3, question 4(b): ‘Pleasure is the only intrinsic good.’ Evaluate this view.

  7. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 AS Component 3, question 4(a): Explain how the Hedonic Calculus is used in Act Utilitarianism.

  8. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 AS Component 3, question 4(b): ‘Utilitarianism is a practical way for religious believers to make moral decisions.’ Evaluate this view.

  9. Q1(b)

    Autumn 2020 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 AS Component 3, question 1(b): ‘Pleasure is the sole intrinsic good in life.’ Evaluate this view.

  10. Q2(b)

    Autumn 2020 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism3E Mill’s Rule Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 AS Component 3, question 2(b): ‘Bentham offers a more practical form of Utilitarianism than Mill.’ Evaluate this view. 3

  11. Q5(a)

    June 2019 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 AS Component 3, question 5(a): Explain the main features of Act Utilitarianism.

  12. Q5(b)

    June 2019 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 AS Component 3, question 5(b): ‘Act Utilitarianism offers an effective way to make moral decisions.’ Evaluate this view.

  13. Q5(b)

    June 2018 · Component 3

    30 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism3E Mill’s Rule Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Component 3, question 5(b): ‘Act Utilitarianism provides a better basis for making moral decisions than Rule Utilitarianism.’ Evaluate this view.

  14. Q1(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 3, question 1(b): ‘Act Utilitarianism is not relevant in modern society.’ Evaluate this view.

  15. Q2(a)

    June 2017 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism3E Mill’s Rule Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 3, question 2(a): Compare Act and Rule Utilitarianism.

  16. Q2(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 3

    25 marks3D Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 3, question 2(b): ‘Following Act Utilitarianism leads to immoral behaviour.’ Evaluate this view.
All 16 questions on Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 3, Q1(a) (25 marks): Explain how factors of the hedonic calculus can be used to measure pleasure.
  2. June 2025, AS Component 3, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Act Utilitarianism clearly promotes justice.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2025, AS Component 3, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘Pleasure is not the only intrinsic good.’ Evaluate this view. 3
  4. June 2023, Component 3, Q3(a) (20 marks): Explain Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism.
  5. June 2023, Component 3, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘Act Utilitarianism clearly promotes justice.’ Evaluate this view.
  6. June 2022, Component 3, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘Pleasure is the only intrinsic good.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. June 2022, AS Component 3, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain how the Hedonic Calculus is used in Act Utilitarianism.
  8. June 2022, AS Component 3, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Utilitarianism is a practical way for religious believers to make moral decisions.’ Evaluate this view.
  9. Autumn 2020, AS Component 3, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Pleasure is the sole intrinsic good in life.’ Evaluate this view.
  10. Autumn 2020, AS Component 3, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘Bentham offers a more practical form of Utilitarianism than Mill.’ Evaluate this view. 3
  11. June 2019, AS Component 3, Q5(a) (25 marks): Explain the main features of Act Utilitarianism.
  12. June 2019, AS Component 3, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘Act Utilitarianism offers an effective way to make moral decisions.’ Evaluate this view.
  13. June 2018, Component 3, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘Act Utilitarianism provides a better basis for making moral decisions than Rule Utilitarianism.’ Evaluate this view.
  14. June 2017, AS Component 3, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Act Utilitarianism is not relevant in modern society.’ Evaluate this view.
  15. June 2017, AS Component 3, Q2(a) (25 marks): Compare Act and Rule Utilitarianism.
  16. June 2017, AS Component 3, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘Following Act Utilitarianism leads to immoral behaviour.’ Evaluate this view.

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