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Sandel Quiz

Sandel Quiz

Q 1. What does the utilitarian believe to be intrinsically valuable? 2. What does the libertarian believe to be intrinsically valuable?3. Explain the case of the cabin boy being eaten, and describe how the utilitarian could justify this act.4. Explain what kind of state (government) is compatible with the libertarian philosophy.

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The utilitarian believes in advancing happiness and to gain the sense of pleasure over pain. Bentham advocates for utilitarianism and he states that “utility” enlarges the feeling of happiness. The only intrinsic value in utilitarianism is to reduce the pain and sorrow feeling by boosting happiness and pleasure.