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12. How many variations of hedonistic consequentialism did we describe? (c) 9 (d

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Question

12. How many variations of hedonistic consequentialism did we describe? (c) 9 (d) 18 (a) 3 13. Which of the following is the best example of hedonistic egoistic consequentialism? (a) An action is good if and only if its consequences for me are more favourable than unfavourable (b) An action is good if and only if as a rule its consequences are more favourable than un favourable (c) An action is good if and only if its consequences result in more pleasure than pain (d) An action is good if and only if its consequences for me result in more pleasure than pain. 14. Which of the following is the best example of egoistic consequentialism? (a) An action is good if and only if its consequences for me are more favourable than unfavourable. (b) An action is good if and only if as a rule its consequences are more favourable than un- favourable (c) An action is good if and only if its consequences result in more pleasure than pain (d) An action is good if and only if its consequences for me result in more pleasure than pain.

Explanation / Answer

12) THERE ARE b) 6 VARIANTS OF HEDONISTIC CONSEQUENTIALISM.

13) D) an action is only good if and only if its consequences for me result in more pleasure than pain. It is to do whatever makes us happiest – that is whatever provides us with the most net pleasure after pain is subtracted. One never has to ascribe any value whatsoever to the consequences for anyone other than oneself

14) A) the action is good if and only if its consequences for me are more favorable than unfavvourable.in this morality is defined by the impact of an action on yourself. You are not worried about the greater good; you are worried about your own self interest.