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What is the fundamental principle of Utilitarianism, according to John Stuart Mill?
What is the fundamental principle of Utilitarianism, according to John Stuart Mill?
- Prioritizing individual happiness over collective happiness
- Maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain (correct)
- Valuing achievement and power above all else
- Striving for personal success at all costs
What did John Stuart Mill emphasize should be given more weight when considering pleasures in Utilitarianism?
What did John Stuart Mill emphasize should be given more weight when considering pleasures in Utilitarianism?
- Pleasures derived from greater faculties (correct)
- Baser pleasures
- Physical pleasures
- Pleasures with immediate gratification
How did Jeremy Bentham define 'the good' in his principles of utility?
How did Jeremy Bentham define 'the good' in his principles of utility?
- Whatever brings the greatest happiness to the majority of people (correct)
- Whatever brings the greatest happiness to a few individuals
- Whatever minimizes pleasure and maximizes pain
- Whatever aligns with personal beliefs and values
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