Rule Util Strengths

Question 1

Define Rule Util

Answer 1

General Rules are assessed for utility.

Something is right if it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good.

Question 2

Higher Pleasure:

Answer 2

Pleasure that stimulates the mind.

A more satisfying pleasure than lower.

Question 3

Lower Pleasure:

Answer 3

Pleasure that is merely physical.

Mill said ppl often chose lower over higher pleasures, due never having had higher pleasures.

Question 4

Quantity vs Quality Pleasures

Answer 4

H and L pleasures moved mill away from quantity, towards the quality of the pleasures experienced.

Question 5

Universability

Answer 5

What is right and wrong for one person in a situation, is right or wrong for all.