The Philosophy of Life That Involves Maximizing Pleasure and Minimizing

question 15

Multiple Choice

The philosophy of life that involves maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain is:

• A)utilitarianism.
• B)individualism.
• C)hedonism.
• D)homeostasis.

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Definitions:

Pocahontas

A Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, and her role in fostering peace between English settlers and Native Americans.

Jamestown Society

A social and historical term referring to the community and culture of the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607.

Intermediary

An entity or person that acts as a mediator or a link between parties in a transaction, negotiation, or communication.

Virginia Company

A pair of English stock companies, chartered by James I in 1606, that established settlements in North America, notably Jamestown, which was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.