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John Stuart Mill: Quality over Quantity

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What is the primary concern of the duty of justice according to Ross?

To promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number
To foster the moral goodness of individuals
To prioritize the well-being of the most virtuous individuals
To prevent an unjust distribution of benefits or burdens (correct)

Which duty is concerned with improving the conditions of others?

Duty of Beneficence (correct)
Duty of Non-maleficence
Duty of Self-improvement
Duty of Justice

What is the primary goal of the duty of self-improvement?

To promote one's own health, security, wisdom, and happiness (correct)
To improve the conditions of others
To act in accordance with moral principles
To promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number

What is the primary concern of the duty of non-maleficence?

To avoid harming others physically or psychologically (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the duty of justice, according to Ross?

The distribution of pleasure or happiness that is not in accord with the merit of the persons concerned (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the duty of beneficence?

To improve the conditions of others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the duty of self-improvement?

To promote one's own good (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the duty of non-maleficence?

To avoid harming others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the duty of beneficence, according to Ross?

The fact that there are other beings in the world whose condition we can make better (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the duty of justice?

To prevent an unjust distribution of benefits or burdens (B) Signup and view all the answers