PHL100Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter John Stuart Mills: Universalizability
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Distinguishing superior pleasures: of two pleasures, whichever one most people would prefer and if one pleasure was chosen over an enormous quantity of the other. Possible to postpone higher pleasures for lower ones- however, that is compatible with an understanding of the superiority of the former. Want of nobler pleasures often overtaken by want of sustenance (charity -> sel shness) because of a lack of opportunity, time, capability of enjoyment. How to judge the value of pleasure/pain? experience of them. Intent does not matter because consequences (greater general happiness) are real. Debate idea: consequences are what matter because intent doesn"t change action, Questions about ends = what is desirable.
