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Which of these is a possible objection to Mill's utilitarianism?
{ 1 } - The act that causes the greatest balance of pleasure over pain for the whole group might be grossly injust toward some individuals.
{ 2 } - It's difficult or impossible to calculate pleasures and pains, and to combine these into a sum-total.
{ 3 } - Both of these are possible problems.
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Which of these is a possible objection to Mill's utilitarianism?
{ 1 } - The act that causes the greatest balance of pleasure over pain for the whole group might be grossly injust toward some individuals.
{ 2 } - It's difficult or impossible to calculate pleasures and pains, and to combine these into a sum-total.
{ 3 } - Both of these are possible problems.
Utilitarians have to worry about both objections.
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Which of these is a possible objection to Mill's utilitarianism?
{ 1 } - The act that causes the greatest balance of pleasure over pain for the whole group might be grossly injust toward some individuals.
{ 2 } - It's difficult or impossible to calculate pleasures and pains, and to combine these into a sum-total.
{ 3 } - Both of these are possible problems.
Utilitarians have to worry about both objections.
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Which of these is a possible objection to Mill's utilitarianism?
{ 1 } - The act that causes the greatest balance of pleasure over pain for the whole group might be grossly injust toward some individuals.
{ 2 } - It's difficult or impossible to calculate pleasures and pains, and to combine these into a sum-total.
{ 3 } - Both of these are possible problems.
Utilitarians have to worry about both objections.
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