Christopher A. Pynes thinks his best argument against offering extra credit is his addition paradox argument. In that argument, he contrasts instructors' "Millian" view of grades with the "Benthamite" view of students. Explain the difference Pynes has in mind. Are you a Millian or a Benthamite about grades? Explain your position.

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The Answer is -Correctly explain the Millian/Benthamite contrast.
-Develop a thoughtful position on the relative merits of the Millian and Benthamite positions, correctly identifying and defending controversial claims using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, etc.