Discuss the various aspects of the seaman holmes

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Question 1. Discuss the various aspects of the Seaman Holmes case. What are the salient features? What should the first mate have done? What should Holmes have done? What would you have done in Holmes's place?

Question 2. Analyze Bentham's utilitarianism. Do you agree with him that "pain and pleasure" are our "two sovereign masters?" What does he mean by pain and pleasure? Note that "pleasure" is an ambiguous word. It can refer to "sensuous titillation" or "satisfaction." Which does Bentham mean? Which concept does he need for his theory?

Question 3. According to Mill, in what ways can the experience of happiness vary? Do you agree? Disagree? Explain fully.

Question 4. Analyze Kai Nielsen's arguments for utilitarianism. What are their strengths and weaknesses?

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