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During which century did John Stuart Mill write Utilitarianism?

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Which writer was a major proponent of the theory of utilitarianism?

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Which of the following does Mill present as a potential criticism of utilitarianism?

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Mill argues that justice is:

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An example of an "internal sanction" would be

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Mill notes that the foundational principles of science are as hotly debated as those of morality. However, he argues, the difference between the two debates is that:

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Utility can be defined as:

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Utilitarianism dictates that actions are morally good

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In response to the criticism that the most virtuous people have been martyrs who gave up their happiness, Mill replies

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Which of the following actions would Mill judge as morally the best?

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In response to the criticism that there is not enough time to calculate which actions will produce the most good, Mill replies

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In the debate over whether feelings of duty are innate or implanted, Mill argues that for the purposes of his theory

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Mill argues that sentiments in favor of utilitarianism are natural because

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Artificial sentiments are different from natural ones because

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Mill replies to the objection that people see virtue as an end by saying

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Mill objected to Jeremy Bentham's version of utilitarianism because

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Mill leaves the ultimate proof of utilitarianism to the "thoughtful reader" because

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If a person would have to lie in order to save somebody's life, Mill would argue that

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Which of the following does Mill say is a common meaning of the term justice?

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Mill defines perfect obligations as

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Why are humans' instincts of self-defense different from those of animals?

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Mill argues that the foundation of rights is

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Mill finds justice's claims so pressing because of its link to

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Which of the following does Mill describe as a conflict involving justice?

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Mill argues that rights are secure because

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