Question
A thought experiment used to criticize this theory considers an unemployed chemist named George. The“average” version of this theory is subject to Parfit’s mere addition paradox. A two-level version of this theory created by R. M. Hare posits a threshold of critical thinking to switch between its “act” and “rule” forms. One advocate of this theory wrote An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, which described a felicific calculus in which intensity and duration of pleasure is considered. For 10 points, name this ethical philosophy advocated by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, which emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number. ■END■
ANSWER: utilitarianism [or consequentialism; accept average utilitarianism or act utilitarianism or rule utilitarianism]
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Buzzes
Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
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Lucas Shedlock (DII) | Princeton | Swarthmore A | 51 | 10 |
Vincent Zhang (DII) | Penn | Lehigh | 71 | 10 |
Keegan Martin (UG) | NYU A | Rowan | 80 | 10 |
Luke McCrory (DII) | NYU B | Columbia A | 91 | 10 |
Patrick Torre (DII) | Maryland | University of Delaware A | 93 | 10 |
Rishi | NYU C | Delaware B | 95 | 10 |