PHIL 1200 MCC The Utility Monster Wireless Philosophy Video Analysis Discussion
Hello, everything Is explained below . you have to answer the discussion questions plus the reading review questions .
After watching the “Wireless Philosophy” videos regarding Utilitarianism, please state (in about 3-4 sentences) whether you believe Robert Nozick’s “Utility Monster” thought-experiment presents a serious problem for Utilitarianism. Please explain your reasoning
Reading Review
Note: Response for Reading Review questions should be at least three complete sentences in length!
1. How does Mill respond to those who refer to Utilitarianism as a “swinish” doctrine? (Hint: See section 3)
2. How does Mill distinguish between “higher” and “lower” pleasures? (Hint: See Section 4.)
3. How does Mill explain the fact that some people choose “lower” pleasures over “higher” pleasures – even though they might be capable of both? (Hint: See Section 5.)
pleasures – even though they might be capable of both? (Hint: See Section 5.)3. How does Mill explain the fact that some people choose “lower” pleasures over “higher” pleasures – even though they might be capable of both? (Hint: See Section 5.)Section 3.)2. How does Mill distinguish between “higher” and “lower” pleasures? (Hint: See Section 4.)3. How does Mill explain the fact that some people choose “lower” pleasures over “higher” pleasures – even though they might be capable of both? (Hint: See Section 5.)The reading for this week will be pages 156-168 from GT.1. How does Mill respond to those who refer to Utilitarianism as a “swinish” doctrine? (Hint: See Section 3.)2. How does Mill distinguish between “higher” and “lower” pleasures? (Hint: See Section 4.)3. How does Mill explain the fact that some people choose “lower” pleasures over “higher” pleasures – even though they might be capable of both? (Hint: See Section 5.)