Is Mill’s claim, ‘it is better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied,’ consistent with his leading Utilitarian idea that ‘we should strive for the greatest amount of pleasure’?
A.
Mill’s claim is inconsistent with his Utilitarianism, because the satisfied fool is happier than dissatisfied Socrates
B.
Mill’s claim is consistent with his Utilitarianism, because dissatisfied Socrates has altogether more pleasure in his life than the satisfied fool
C.
Mill’s claim is inconsistent with his Utilitarianism, because the satisfied fool has better life, in terms of pleasure, than dissatisfied Socrates.