John Stuart Mill says,"It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied;better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied." This sentiment is an indictment of the glutton but also a pat on the back for:
A)those who make no distinction between higher and lower pleasures.
B)those who avoid all pleasures.
C)those who enjoy higher pleasures.
D)those who achieve the greatest quantity of pleasure.

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John Stuart Mill is arguing that there are different qualities of pleasure, and that it is better to experience the higher pleasures (such as the intellectual pleasure of Socrates) even if they come with some dissatisfaction, than to only experience lower pleasures (such as the physical pleasure of a pig) and be satisfied. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it refers to those who enjoy higher pleasures. Choices A and D are incorrect as they do not take into account the quality of pleasure, while choice B goes too far in avoiding all pleasures.

John Stuart Mill Says,"It Is Better to Be a Human