Mill - Utilitarianism

Open Ended

In your own words, summarize Mill's objection to Kant. (Hint: p. 183).

Multiple Choice

Out of the ancient figures we discussed earlier in this class, which figure comes closest to Mill's view on the ultimate source of value?

• Epictetus

• Epicurus

• Aristotle

• The Buddha

Multiple Choice

What things does Mill think are "the only things desirable as ends"?

• Pleasure and freedom from pain

• Eudaimonia and freedom

• A good will and the categorical imperative

• Scientific advancement and personal preferences.

Multiple Choice

Some critics object that the principle of utility is a principle "worthy only of swine." What is Mill's response to this objection?

• Humans operate based on principles and pigs do not.

• Humans are rational and pigs are not.

• Humans are capable of more autonomy than pigs.

• Humans are capable of more and better pleasures than pigs.

Multiple Choice

How does Mill think we determine which pleasures are better?

• Rational introspection

• Trying out different pleasures for ourselves

• Conceptual analysis

• Meditation

Open Ended

How does Mill respond to the objection that there is not enough time to calculate the consequences of our action?