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Academic traditions serve several functions. Which ones?


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Calculating Pleasure

The process of assessing the value of pleasure or happiness that an action may bring, often discussed in the context of ethical theories like utilitarianism.

Hedonistic Calculus

A method proposed by utilitarian philosophers for evaluating the moral worth of an action based on the amount of pleasure or pain it is likely to produce.

Moral Decision-making

The process of choosing a course of action based on ethical criteria and moral principles, aiming for a result that is considered morally right or acceptable.

Consequentialists

Ethical theorists who believe that the morality of an action is determined by its outcomes or consequences.

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