Bentham's Utilitarianism and the hedonic calculus

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Benthams rule of utilitarianism

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Q: What is the rule of utlitarianism?

A: To create overall happiness for the greatest number of people.

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Hedonic calculus

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Q: What does the hedonic otherwise known as felicific calculus calculate?

A: Overall happiness by measuring pleasure and pain.

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Politics in the hedonic calculus

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Q: What political party supports the hedonic calculus?

A: Democratic.

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Quote on utlitarianism

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Q: What did Jeremy Bentham say about pleasure equality?

A: "No ones pleasure is greater than other's"

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