Utilitarianism Multiple Choice

. According to Mill's "greatest happiness principle," actions are

Right to the extent that they can be universally willed.

Wrong to the extent that they contradict the divine will.

Right to the extent that they promote an agent's individual happiness.

Wrong to the extent that they produce pain and prevent pleasure.

. Mill argues that one kind of pleasure is more desirable and valuable than another kind if it is

Greater in quantity.

Longer in duration.

Preferred by those acquainted with both.

All of the above.

. According to Mill, motive is important for determining

The morality of an action.

The worth of an agent.

Both a and b.

Neither a nor b.

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