Which Doctrine Maintains That All Life Goals Are Desirable Only

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which doctrine maintains that all life goals are desirable only as means to the end of achieving pleasure or avoiding pain?

• A) rationalism
• B) revenge
• C) utility
• D) hedonism

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Definitions:

Basic Research

Fundamental research aimed at gaining a comprehensive understanding of basic principles and facts, rather than immediate commercial objectives.

Immediate Payoff

A benefit or reward that is received right away, without delay.

Society

A group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing common traditions, institutions, and values.

Stock Split

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