Western Ethics In Philosophy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Who was a rule utilitarian?
Correct Answer: Option A — JS Mill
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JS Mill is the correct answer to “Who was a rule utilitarian”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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What do you mean by the kinds of utilitarianism?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dependent utilitarianism
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Dependent utilitarianism is the correct answer to “What do you mean by the kinds of utilitarianism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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Raja Rammohan Roy was . . . . . . . . according to many philosophers.
Correct Answer: Option A — feminist
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feminist is the correct answer to “Raja Rammohan Roy was . . . . . . . . according to many philosophers.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Who has introduced the term of negative utilitarianism?
Correct Answer: Option A — Smart
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Smart is the correct answer to “Who has introduced the term of negative utilitarianism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Categorical imperative command . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — unconditionally
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unconditionally is the correct answer to “Categorical imperative command . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Justice is regarded as 1. First virtue of society 2. Just theory 3. Derivative theory 4. Second virtue of society Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Justice is regarded as 1. First virtue of society 2. Just theory 3. Derivative theory 4. Second virtue of society Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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. . . . . . . . argues that because we do desire pleasure, therefore we ought to desire pleasure.
Correct Answer: Option B — Bentham
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Bentham is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . argues that because we do desire pleasure, therefore we ought to desire pleasure.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which book talks about ideal utilitarianism?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Theory of God and Evil
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The Theory of God and Evil is the correct answer to “Which book talks about ideal utilitarianism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Kant 1. The ideal self is the source of moral obligation. b. TH Green 2. God is the source of moral obligation. c. Martineau 3. The ultimate source of all morality and ground of obligation is the pain, attendant on the violation of duty. d. JS Mill 4. Practical reason is the true source of moral obligation
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
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a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Kant 1. The ideal self is the source of moral obligation. b. TH Green 2. God is the source of moral obligation. c. Martineau 3. The ultimate source of all morality and ground of obligation is the pain, attendant on the violation of duty. d. JS Mill 4. Practical reason is the true source of moral obligation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which among the following is correct with respect to temperance?
Correct Answer: Option C — Temperance is golden mean
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Temperance is golden mean is the correct answer to “Which among the following is correct with respect to temperance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which provides no room for choice?
Correct Answer: Option B — Obligation
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Obligation is the correct answer to “Which provides no room for choice”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following statement is/are true with reference to Bentham and Mill? 1. Both believe that man is essentially happiness seeking. 2. Both believe that 'ought' can be derived from 'is' 3. Both justify the ideal of greatest happiness of the greatest number on the ground of self-interest
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is/are true with reference to Bentham and Mill? 1. Both believe that man is essentially happiness seeking. 2. Both believe that 'ought' can be derived from 'is' 3. Both justify the ideal of greatest happiness of the greatest number on the ground of self-interest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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Aristotle says that . . . . . . . . is important for eudaimonia.
Correct Answer: Option A — reason
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reason is the correct answer to “Aristotle says that . . . . . . . . is important for eudaimonia.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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From which Greek word, ethics comes from?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ethos
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Ethos is the correct answer to “From which Greek word, ethics comes from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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Aman who seeks pleasure and fails to get it, is facing the paradox of
Correct Answer: Option B — Hedonism
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Hedonism is the correct answer to “Aman who seeks pleasure and fails to get it, is facing the paradox of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 16 of 40
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JS Mill's doctrine of hedonism is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — refined utilitarianism
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refined utilitarianism is the correct answer to “JS Mill's doctrine of hedonism is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 17 of 40
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Who were known as hedonistic utilttarian?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mill
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Mill is the correct answer to “Who were known as hedonistic utilttarian”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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By vice, what does Kant mean?
Correct Answer: Option A — Immorality
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Immorality is the correct answer to “By vice, what does Kant mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which one of the following pairs are correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Bentham Act utilitarianism b. Bradley Psychological hedonism c. Sidgwick Paradox of hedonism d. Moore Naturalistic fallacy
Correct Answer: Option C — 3, 4 and 1
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3, 4 and 1 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following pairs are correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Bentham Act utilitarianism b. Bradley Psychological hedonism c. Sidgwick Paradox of hedonism d. Moore Naturalistic fallacy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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JS Mill was regarded as which philosopher?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hedonistic
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Hedonistic is the correct answer to “JS Mill was regarded as which philosopher”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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Who among the following maintairis that the knowledge of moral laws is obtained through practical reason?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kant
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Kant is the correct answer to “Who among the following maintairis that the knowledge of moral laws is obtained through practical reason”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 22 of 40
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Whether Kant's categorical imperative is regarded as apriori law?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
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Yes is the correct answer to “Whether Kant's categorical imperative is regarded as apriori law”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which among the following is agent sensitive?
Correct Answer: Option B — Teleological
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Teleological is the correct answer to “Which among the following is agent sensitive”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 24 of 40
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Consequence of action is the basis of moral judgement. Which one of the following holds this view?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hedonist
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Hedonist is the correct answer to “Consequence of action is the basis of moral judgement. Which one of the following holds this view”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (writer) List-II (Writing) a. Kant 1. Foundations of Ethics b. Ewing 2. Language and Ethics c. Ross 3. Metaphysics of Morals d. Stevenson 4. Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (writer) List-II (Writing) a. Kant 1. Foundations of Ethics b. Ewing 2. Language and Ethics c. Ross 3. Metaphysics of Morals d. Stevenson 4. Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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According to Mill, utilitarianism is what?
Correct Answer: Option C — Numerical
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Numerical is the correct answer to “According to Mill, utilitarianism is what”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which one of the following is consistent regarding moral judgement?
Correct Answer: Option D — It is a normative judgement
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It is a normative judgement is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is consistent regarding moral judgement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which among the following is said to be the system of moral principles?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ethics
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Ethics is the correct answer to “Which among the following is said to be the system of moral principles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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Which among the following is used as a positive connotation where people do their assigned services?
Correct Answer: Option A — Duty
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Duty is the correct answer to “Which among the following is used as a positive connotation where people do their assigned services”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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In which type of justice, people are fairly compensated for their injuries?
Correct Answer: Option B — Compensatory justice
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Compensatory justice is the correct answer to “In which type of justice, people are fairly compensated for their injuries”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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Condider the following statements in the light of Kant's maxims of morality and mark the correct answer. 1. Act only on that maxim which will to be a universal law. 2. So act as to treat humanity whether in thine own person or that of any other, always as an end and never as a means only. 3. Act as to be members of a kingdom of Ends. Which of the above statements are correct? Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3 are true
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1, 2 and 3 are true is the correct answer to “Condider the following statements in the light of Kant's maxims of morality and mark the correct answer. 1. Act only on that maxim which will to be a universal law. 2. So act as to treat humanity whether in thine own person or that of any other, always as an end and never as a means only. 3. Act as to be members of a kingdom of Ends. Which of the above statements are correct? Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 32 of 40
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Who was an act utilitarian?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bentham
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bentham is the correct answer to “Who was an act utilitarian”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 33 of 40
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Consider the following statements 1. Bentham's hedonism is based on psychological hedonism. 2. JS Mill regards that pleasure must be measured both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
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Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements 1. Bentham's hedonism is based on psychological hedonism. 2. JS Mill regards that pleasure must be measured both quantitatively and qualitatively.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 34 of 40
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According to Kant, moral laws are
Correct Answer: Option A — apriori based on reason
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apriori based on reason is the correct answer to “According to Kant, moral laws are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Who first discussed about Cardinal virture in his work? What is the name of the book?
Correct Answer: Option C — Plato, Republic
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Plato, Republic is the correct answer to “Who first discussed about Cardinal virture in his work? What is the name of the book”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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Which is not among the Cardinal virtues?
Correct Answer: Option C — Charity
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Charity is the correct answer to “Which is not among the Cardinal virtues”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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Duty for the Sake of Duty' is ineluded in
Correct Answer: Option B — categorical imperative
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categorical imperative is the correct answer to “Duty for the Sake of Duty' is ineluded in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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Categorical imperative is . . . . . . . . in Kant's moral theory.
Correct Answer: Option D — equality
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equality is the correct answer to “Categorical imperative is . . . . . . . . in Kant's moral theory.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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Which one of the following does not fit with the rest?
Correct Answer: Option C — Emotivism
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Emotivism is the correct answer to “Which one of the following does not fit with the rest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following statements represent Mill's position? 1. Mill does not accept the qualitative distinction of happiness 2. Mill regards health, honour and wealth as intrinsic values 3. Mill's theory is altruistic hedonism and qualitative utilitarianism
Correct Answer: Option B — 2 and 3
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2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements represent Mill's position? 1. Mill does not accept the qualitative distinction of happiness 2. Mill regards health, honour and wealth as intrinsic values 3. Mill's theory is altruistic hedonism and qualitative utilitarianism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Ethics In Philosophy.
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