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What is the issue with Utilitarianism in the example of the pianist who can no longer play due to an accident?
What is the issue with Utilitarianism in the example of the pianist who can no longer play due to an accident?
What is the central idea of Utilitarianism today?
What is the central idea of Utilitarianism today?
What is an example of something we value beyond pleasure, according to the text?
What is an example of something we value beyond pleasure, according to the text?
What is the flaw in Utilitarianism exposed by the example of the police officer forcing a woman into undressing for indecent photographs?
What is the flaw in Utilitarianism exposed by the example of the police officer forcing a woman into undressing for indecent photographs?
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What is one of the three intrinsic goods proposed by G.E. Moore?
What is one of the three intrinsic goods proposed by G.E. Moore?
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What is the concern of the Justice argument against Utilitarianism?
What is the concern of the Justice argument against Utilitarianism?
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What is the primary focus of Utilitarianism when evaluating actions?
What is the primary focus of Utilitarianism when evaluating actions?
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According to Classical Utilitarianism, whose well-being receives the most consideration in the assessment of consequences?
According to Classical Utilitarianism, whose well-being receives the most consideration in the assessment of consequences?
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What distinguishes the focus of Classical Utilitarianism from the broader question of what is inherently good?
What distinguishes the focus of Classical Utilitarianism from the broader question of what is inherently good?
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What is the main role of consequences in determining the morality of an action according to Utilitarianism?
What is the main role of consequences in determining the morality of an action according to Utilitarianism?
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What is the fundamental belief in Hedonism?
What is the fundamental belief in Hedonism?
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Who were the three notable philosophers from 19th century England that are associated with Classical Utilitarianism?
Who were the three notable philosophers from 19th century England that are associated with Classical Utilitarianism?
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