10 Questions
What is the primary concern of the duty of justice according to Ross?
To prevent an unjust distribution of benefits or burdens
Which duty is concerned with improving the conditions of others?
Duty of Beneficence
What is the primary goal of the duty of self-improvement?
To promote one's own health, security, wisdom, and happiness
What is the primary concern of the duty of non-maleficence?
To avoid harming others physically or psychologically
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
What is the primary goal of the duty of beneficence?
To improve the conditions of others
What is the primary concern of the duty of self-improvement?
To promote one's own good
What is the primary goal of the duty of non-maleficence?
To avoid harming others
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
What is the primary concern of the duty of justice?
To prevent an unjust distribution of benefits or burdens
Explore John Stuart Mill's philosophical ideas on happiness, distinguishing it from mere sensual pleasure and his concept of eudaimonistic utilitarianism. Learn how he compares higher and lower pleasures and their significance.
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