Utilitarianism is non-consequentialist theory

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1. Utilitarianism, Epicureanism and hedonism are theories that all emphasize pleasure. True or false?

2. Utilitarianism is a non-consequentialist theory. True or false?

3. The classical formulation of utilitarianism, is first found in the writings of __________.

4. Animals are included by Bentham's formulation of utilitarianism. True or false?

5. Which of these is NOT included as 'proof' that utilitarianism is the correct moral principle by Mill? A) It is human nature to only desire what appears to be or bring happiness. B) Good is defined in terms of what people desire. C) Happiness is not universal. D) Happiness is the ONLY thing desire for itself and is the only intrinsic good.

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