Which of the following proposed the idea of the "felicific calculus," which considered humans like calculators figuring the costs and benefits in deciding on the best course of action.

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The idea of the "felicific calculus" was proposed by Jeremy Bentham, an influential utilitarian philosopher. He believed that humans are like calculators and should consider the costs and benefits when making decisions in order to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Which of the Following Proposed the Idea of the "Felicific