13. Mill refers to the view of some critics that utilitarianism is a theory best

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13. Mill refers to the view of some critics that utilitarianism is a theory best suited for

A. Pigs

B. Apes

C. Cats

D. Fish

14. In response to critics, Mill highlights the fact that utilitarians distinguish between

A. Two types of justice

B. Two types of pleasure

C. Two types of happiness

D. Two types of independence

15. According to Mill,

A. It is better to be a pig satisfied than a human being dissatisfied

B. It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied

C. It is better to be a pig dissatisfied than a human being satisfied

D. It is equally good to be a human being dissatisfied and a pig satisfied

16. According to Mill, what portion of people should concern themselves with the utility of the world or society at large?

A. None

B. Few

C. Most

D. All

17. According to Singer, which of the following is relevant to whether we ought to help someone in need?

A. Our proximity to them

B. The number of other people in closer proximity to them

C. A. & B.

D. None of the above

18. According to Singer, charity is

A. Supererogatory

B. Duty

C. Morally neutral

D. Morally impermissible

19. In response to the objection, “This is too drastic a revision of our ethics,” Singer replies,

A. The conclusion is not overly drastic, since moral codes differ from culture to culture

B. If one is concerned with cultivating virtue, one will not consider it too drastic
C. The conclusion follows from the beginning principle, and unless that principle is rejected, the conclusion must stand
D. Too bad!

20. According to Singer, his argument pertains to

A. Most teachers and students of philosophy in the universities of the Western world

B. Half of the teachers and students of philosophy in the universities of the Western world

C. Some of the teachers and students of philosophy in the universities of the Western world

D. Few of the teachers and students of philosophy in the universities of the Western world

Explanation / Answer

Ans 13 : A) PIgs

According to the Utilitarianism , if the happiness is promoted , the actions are put right in proportion. Mill said that if the fat pig is sitting calm and content on a hill he is more happier than a struggling human genious.

But if we compare the pleasures of both these organisms , we observe that the quality of pleasure of human is far better than the pleasure of swine.

So probably the utilitarianism theory is best suited only for pigs.

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