Comparing Pleasures in Different Cultures

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According to John Stuart Mill, from which elements does the feeling derive its morality?

  • Former elements
  • Latter elements (correct)
  • External elements
  • A combination of latter and former elements

What framework does Bentham suggest for quantifying moral valuation?

  • Felicific calculus (correct)
  • Morality grid
  • Pleasure framework
  • Greatest happiness framework

According to Mill, which type of pleasures do individuals generally prefer over base sensual ones?

  • Physical pleasures
  • Sensual pleasures
  • Materialistic pleasures
  • Intellectual pleasures (correct)

How does Mill think rights are justified in relation to the greatest happiness principle?

<p>Rights are justified by their contribution to the greatest happiness principle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances does Mill argue that respect for individual rights can be overridden?

<p>In extreme circumstances to promote better welfare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does utilitarianism view the actions that increase pleasure and decrease pain?

<p>Compulsory actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the principle of the greatest number in utilitarianism?

<p>Maximizing happiness for the greatest number affected by our actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example where comparing pleasures deeply integrated in our way of life is difficult?

<p>Comparing the pleasures of an Ilonggo eating chicken inasal and an Igorot eating pinikpikan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Mill's thought experiment on human vs animal pleasures?

<p>It involves comparing extreme types of pleasures like those experienced by pigs and humans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In utilitarianism, what does it mean to consider everyone's happiness as the standard to evaluate morality?

<p>Including the happiness of the greatest number affected by our actions along with our own happiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus when equating happiness with pleasure in utilitarianism?

<p>Selfish acts aimed at personal gain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would NOT constitute a moral good according to utilitarianism?

<p>Actions that bring happiness only to oneself (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Utilitarianism is primarily concerned with:

<p>Increasing pleasures over displeasures for the majority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mill use as an example of utilitarianism in the text?

<p>Eradicating disease using technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Mill's view, where does moral value reside according to the text?

<p>Exclusively in the consequences on total pleasure and pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on Mill's understanding, what are rights considered to be in society?

<p>Valid claims justified by utility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of actions does utilitarianism prioritize according to the text?

<p>The consequences on total pleasure and pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Justice as a respect for rights directed towards society's pursuit for the greatest happiness' aligns with which ethical theory mentioned in the text?

<p><strong>Utilitarianism</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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