Evaluate implied argument against hedonic calculus in omelas

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Assignment:

First: Formulate the implied argument against the hedonic calculus in Omelas and then evaluate its strength. Does the argument as you've formulated it give us a good reason to think Bentham is wrong in using the hedonic calculus to maximize happiness (that is, pleasure)? Does Bentham not know what happiness is?

Second: Dickens says M'Choakumchild had answered volumes of head-breaking questions in happiness? Try to make the case for your answer. Does M'Choakumchild know what happiness is?

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