Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The "no-rest" objection to utilitarianism claims that every time I act, there is always more that I could have done to maximize people’s happiness.
2. According to the "absurd implications" objection, utilitarianism implies that telling a lie and telling the truth in a given situation are morally equal if they have exactly the same consequences.
3. The "justice" objection claims that Mill thinks it is better to seek happiness only for yourself rather than thinking about other’s happiness.
T 1. The "no-rest" objection to utilitarianism claims that every time I act, there is always more that I could have done to maximize people’s happiness.
T 2. According to the "absurd implications" objection, utilitarianism implies that telling a lie and telling the truth in a given situation are morally equal if they have exactly the same consequences.
F 3. The "justice" objection claims that Mill thinks it is better to seek happiness only for yourself rather than thinking about other’s happiness.
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