Question

Which among the following are the parts of Bentham's Hedonistic Calculus?
A. Duration
B. Fecundity
C. Purity
D. Mortality
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, D only
• B. A, B, C only
• C. A, B, C and D
• D. B, C and D only

Hint:

Bentham’s Hedonistic Calculus uses factors like Duration, Fecundity, Purity, and Mortality to measure the total pleasure or pain resulting from an action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Bentham's Hedonistic Calculus.
Bentham's Hedonistic Calculus is a method to quantify the pleasure or pain an action generates, by evaluating several factors: - A. Duration: The time period over which pleasure or pain persists. - B. Fecundity: The potential for an action to yield subsequent pleasures or pains. - C. Purity: The degree to which an action results solely in pleasure, without any accompanying pain. - D. Mortality: The probability of the pleasure or pain leading to death.
Step 2: Conclusion. Duration, Fecundity, Purity, and Mortality are all components of Bentham's Hedonistic Calculus.
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