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naturalchemist

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The objection that utilitarianism is a doctrine worthy only of swine is, in effect, a charge that:
 
  A. utilitarianism is a denial of ethical values.
 
  B. if utilitarianism is true, then the way of life that is good for a pig will also be good for a human.
 
  C. pleasure is immoral.
  D. we ought to take pain into account as well as pleasure.
 
  E. None of the above

Question 2

Mill modified Bentham's utilitarian theory in which of the following ways?
 
  A. He abandoned the calculation of pleasures and pains.
  B. He incorporated a Kantian account of duty and obligation.
 
  C. He incorporated a Platonic account of virtue and character.
 
  D. He denied that pleasure and pain were the only morally relevant categories.
 
  E. He took into account a person's intentions, as well as his or her actions.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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