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Explain the similarity and differences between Bentham and Mill's idea of happiness as it relates to utilitarianism.
 
  A. While both philosophers equated happiness with pleasure, Bentham did notdistinguish between the quality of pleasures while Mill maintained thatpleasures could vary in quality and according to who experienced thepleasure.
 B. While both philosophers deemed happiness to be derivative of pleasure,Bentham rated pleasures in accordance with which served the good overallwhile Mill did not distinguish between the quality of pleasures.
 C. While both philosophers equated happiness with pleasure, Benthammaintained that pleasures could vary in quality and according to who
 experienced the pleasure while Mill did not distinguish between the quality of
  pleasures.
  D. While both philosophers believed in sacrificing to promote the greater good,
  Bentham did not believe in such issues like the separation of church and state
  while Mill maintained that pleasures could not be rated.

Question 2

Why is the loyal agent argument supported by the law?
 
  A. The argument is supported because of the agent dictates the principal's jobduties.
 B. The argument is supported because the agent is morally but not contractuallyobliga ted to follow the principal's directions.
 C. The argument is supported because the agent is not an employee of theprincipal.
 D. The argument is supported because the agent is contractually obligated to
  perform his or her duty.



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Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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