Question 1

Which of the following best represents John Stuart Mill's view of pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A)  All pleasure is equally valuable. 
B)  Pleasure is one of many things that are intrinsically valuable. 
C)  Some pleasures are "higher" than others and thus more valuable. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 2

Measuring well-being is difficult for utilitarians because

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no precise unit of happiness. 
B)  there might be multiple things that directly contribute to well-being. 
C)  there doesn't seem to be any method to compare the quantities of different benefits. 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

In what ways is utilitarianism thought to be too demanding? Give examples to explain your answer. What do you think the utilitarian would say in response to this objection?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Utilitarianism requires that agents always

Accepted Answer

A)  consider each option and its effects before deciding how to act. 
B)  always be motivated by maximizing the good. 
C)  always act to achieve optimific results. 
D)  All of the above

Exam 10: Consequentialism: Its Difficulties

Which of the following best represents John Stuart Mill's view of pleasure?

Measuring well-being is difficult for utilitarians because

In what ways is utilitarianism thought to be too demanding? Give examples to explain your answer. What do you think the utilitarian would say in response to this objection?

Utilitarianism requires that agents always