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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Utilitarianism is primarily concerned with:

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

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

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

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