Mill makes each of the following points in the reading EXCEPT:
a. Happiness entails a surplus of pleasure over pain.
b. With the right kinds of habits and values, most people are capable of achieving happiness.
c. Internal sanctions are more powerful than external ones.
d. The goal of utilitarian morality is for each individual to promote his or her own private interest.
Answer: d. The goal of utilitarian morality is for each individual to promote his or her own private interest.
You might also like to view...
According to ethical subjectivists, ________.
A. all moral statements are meaningless B. there are no objective moral standards C. people have to personally accept moral responsibility and blame for the harm they cause others D. the only objective moral standards are the opinions of the majority
According to Mappes, coercion undermines the voluntariness of consent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The definition "'Cup' means that and that and that" (as you point to a number of cups) is an example of:
A) A lexical definition. B) A demonstrative definition. C) A definition by subclass. D) An enumerative definition. E) A precising definition.
As traditionally communist countries move from economies based on pure socialism to economies that combine the best of socialism and capitalism, there has been great debate. Which of the following would best represent the beliefs of followers of Smith and Locke toward mixed economies?
A. government intervention tolerate by mixed economies does more harm than good. B. allowing businesses to operate without government oversight worsens economic problems C. mixed economies diminish utilitarian benefits of free markets in terms of human rights D. governments will favor business interests