Utilitarianism Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is a critiquing quote by John Rawls?
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“Each person possesses an invialability that even considerations of the welfare of society cannot override”
2
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What is a critiquing quote from Bernard Williams?
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“One thought too many”
3
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What is the quote for mill as a rule utilitarian?
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“For the whole duration of the human species, mankind has been learning from the tendencies of actions”
4
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Quotation that shows Mill believes in higher quality pleasures for humans?
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“It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied”
5
Q
What does Mill see as a high quality pleasure?
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moral sentiments, poetry, a clear conscience
6
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What is Mills quote about human nature?
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“A being of higher faculties requires more to make him happy”
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