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Hello, does anyone know if bentham gives his reasoning why he believes happiness is the greatest good?

>> No.3103406
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because he's utilitarian.

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>>3103406
well played,
why does a utilitarian believe happiness is the greatest good?

>> No.3103413

>>3103406
This isn't wrong.

Instead, OP should be asking "why do utilitarians consider happiness to be the greatest good?" Which is a common question to utilitarianism. OP isn't original.

>> No.3103418

>>3103411
He doesn't believe that happiness in an inoperable, non-empirical fashion is the greatest good. He believes measurable happiness is the empirical device by which the greatest good can be instrumentally achieved.

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>>3103413

herp derp

>> No.3103427

>>3103418

that still doesnt answer the question you dolt.

>>3103411

because quantifiable pleasure is ultimately the final end of all action, and all other goods are reduced to this primary good

>> No.3103433

>>3103427
You basically said a sub-par version of what I said you fucking tool. I wish that I could punch you in the face, in an utilitarian way.

>> No.3103449

I appreciate the responses, unfortunately im still somewhat confused, is there just an assumption than that happiness is good? i suppose by definition its good right?

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>>3103433
>>3103433
>You basically said a sub-par version of what I said you fucking tool

lelele no you dumb whore you made a distinction between quantifiable and unquantifiable happiness before idiotically making happiness an instrumental device to some other "greatest good" which you did not specify. back to your corner.

>> No.3103474

nm, i think i found the answer to what i was looking for, i appreciate the response's