Writing Homework Help

Watch the two videos below and compare and contrast Epicureanism with Utilitarianism.

1. What are their similarities? What are their differences?

2. Which one do you agree the most? Why?

Make sure that you respond to two of your classmates.

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Please read chapter 2 of the document (mill 1863 pdf) and answer in complete sentences the following discussion questions:

• Define the principle of utility.

• Why does Mill distinguish between so-called higher and lower pleasures? Examples?

• Do you agree with Mill that “It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied.”

• How is it possible to understand the higher pleasures as maximizing happiness according to the criterion of impartiality better than lower pleasures?

• What is an application of the principle of utility to a current moral issue?

Discuss, for example, euthanasia, the death penalty, drug legalization, and so on.