Which of the following best describes Utilitarianism?
A) Actions are right or wrong based upon whether they produce happiness or unhappiness
B) Actions are right or wrong based upon their usefulness
C) Actions are right or wrong based upon our intuitions regarding them
D) None of the above
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Q11: Pain and pleasure determine right and wrong,
Q12: According to Bentham, the principle of utility
Q13: Bentham holds that we can talk about
Q14: Bentham aims to prove the principle of
Q15: Bentham doubts that pain and pleasure can
Q17: What does Mill mean by "happiness"?
A) Human
Q18: What is Mill getting at when he
Q19: How does Mill respond to the criticism
Q20: What is the ultimate sanction of all
Q21: How do we know general happiness is
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