How Does Bentham Understand Happiness

question 151

Multiple Choice

How does Bentham understand happiness?

• A) As the absence of pain.
• B) As the presence of pleasant feelings.
• C) As pleasure and the absence of pain.
• D) As the satisfaction of one's basic needs.

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Definitions:

Calcium

A mineral essential for life, important in bone health, muscle function, and nervous system signalling.

Dura mater

The tough outermost layer of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support.

Meninges

The three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater) that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Epidural space

The area between the dura mater and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels, often involved in epidural anesthesia.