Exploring Mills' Utilitarianism Concepts

What is the central idea of hedonism in utilitarianism?

• The belief that pleasure is the highest good and proper aim of human life

• The belief that rules should always be followed, regardless of consequences

• The belief that justice is more important than happiness

• The belief that only quantitative measures matter in ethics

According to Mill, what distinguishes higher pleasures from lower pleasures?

• Higher pleasures are more intense

• Higher pleasures are more durable

• Higher pleasures engage the mind and intellect

• Higher pleasures are more easily accessible

Which of the following best describes act utilitarianism?

• Following rules that generally promote happiness

• Judging each action by its individual consequences for happiness

• Prioritising justice over happiness

• Focusing only on the happiness of the majority

Rule utilitarianism differs from act utilitarianism in that it:

• Considers only the immediate consequences of actions

• Focuses on the long-term happiness of the individual

• Advocates following rules that generally maximise happiness

• Rejects the importance of pleasure

Which of the following is a common critique of Mill’s utilitarianism?

• It ignores the importance of happiness

• It fails to account for individual rights and justice

• It is too focused on rules

• It values pain over pleasure

How does Mill address the issue of justice in his utilitarian theory?

• He claims justice is irrelevant to happiness

• He argues that justice is a part of overall utility

• He separates justice from morality

• He prioritises justice over utility

Mill’s utilitarianism is often criticised for:

• Being too rigid and inflexible

• Allowing the rights of minorities to be overridden by the majority

• Ignoring the consequences of actions

• Focusing only on qualitative pleasures

Which of the following best represents Mill’s view on individual rights?

• Rights are absolute and must never be violated

• Rights are important but can be overridden if greater happiness is achieved

• Rights are more important than happiness

• Rights have no place in moral philosophy

What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative pleasure according to Mill?

• Quantitative pleasure is about the amount, qualitative is about the kind

• Quantitative pleasure is always better

• Qualitative pleasure is only physical

• There is no difference

Mill’s utilitarianism influenced modern ethics by:

• Rejecting the importance of happiness

• Introducing the idea of higher and lower pleasures

• Focusing solely on religious morality

• Ignoring the consequences of actions