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According to John Stuart Mill, from which elements does the feeling derive its morality?
According to John Stuart Mill, from which elements does the feeling derive its morality?
What framework does Bentham suggest for quantifying moral valuation?
What framework does Bentham suggest for quantifying moral valuation?
According to Mill, which type of pleasures do individuals generally prefer over base sensual ones?
According to Mill, which type of pleasures do individuals generally prefer over base sensual ones?
How does Mill think rights are justified in relation to the greatest happiness principle?
How does Mill think rights are justified in relation to the greatest happiness principle?
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In what circumstances does Mill argue that respect for individual rights can be overridden?
In what circumstances does Mill argue that respect for individual rights can be overridden?
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How does utilitarianism view the actions that increase pleasure and decrease pain?
How does utilitarianism view the actions that increase pleasure and decrease pain?
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What is the main focus of the principle of the greatest number in utilitarianism?
What is the main focus of the principle of the greatest number in utilitarianism?
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What is one example where comparing pleasures deeply integrated in our way of life is difficult?
What is one example where comparing pleasures deeply integrated in our way of life is difficult?
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Which of the following best describes Mill's thought experiment on human vs animal pleasures?
Which of the following best describes Mill's thought experiment on human vs animal pleasures?
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In utilitarianism, what does it mean to consider everyone's happiness as the standard to evaluate morality?
In utilitarianism, what does it mean to consider everyone's happiness as the standard to evaluate morality?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus when equating happiness with pleasure in utilitarianism?
Which of the following is NOT a focus when equating happiness with pleasure in utilitarianism?
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Which scenario would NOT constitute a moral good according to utilitarianism?
Which scenario would NOT constitute a moral good according to utilitarianism?
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Utilitarianism is primarily concerned with:
Utilitarianism is primarily concerned with:
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What does Mill use as an example of utilitarianism in the text?
What does Mill use as an example of utilitarianism in the text?
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In Mill's view, where does moral value reside according to the text?
In Mill's view, where does moral value reside according to the text?
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Based on Mill's understanding, what are rights considered to be in society?
Based on Mill's understanding, what are rights considered to be in society?
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Which aspect of actions does utilitarianism prioritize according to the text?
Which aspect of actions does utilitarianism prioritize according to the text?
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'Justice as a respect for rights directed towards society's pursuit for the greatest happiness' aligns with which ethical theory mentioned in the text?
'Justice as a respect for rights directed towards society's pursuit for the greatest happiness' aligns with which ethical theory mentioned in the text?
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