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Measuring well-being is difficult for utilitarians because


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

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Utilitarianism requires that agents always


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

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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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?

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


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

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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