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Question 4 According to utilitarianism, the happiness of all individuals potentially affected by a decision must be considered equally. True False Question 5 On J.S. Mill's formulation of the principle of utility, there is an important distinction between higher and lower pleasures. True False Question 6 According to J.S. Mill, whatever action produces more pleasure (no matter the type) and avoids more pain is our moral duty. True False

          Question 4
According to utilitarianism, the happiness of all individuals potentially affected by a decision must be considered equally.
True
False
Question 5
On J.S. Mill's formulation of the principle of utility, there is an important distinction between higher and lower pleasures.
True
False
Question 6
According to J.S. Mill, whatever action produces more pleasure (no matter the type) and avoids more pain is our moral duty.
True
False

Question 4
According to utilitarianism, the happiness of all individuals potentially affected by a decision must be considered equally.
True
False
Question 5
On J.S. Mill's formulation of the principle of utility, there is an important distinction between higher and lower pleasures.
True
False
Question 6
According to J.S. Mill, whatever action produces more pleasure (no matter the type) and avoids more pain is our moral duty.
True
False

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Question 4: According to utilitarianism, the happiness of all individuals potentially affected by a decision must be considered equally. False Question 5: On J.S. Mill's formulation of the principle of duty, there is an important distinction between higher and lower pleasures. True Question 6: According to J.S. Mill, whatever action produces more pleasure (no matter the type) and avoids more pain is our moral duty. True