there was the principle of utility which is the idea that an act is right or wrong based on its usefulness. Bentham said “an act is right if it causes the greatest good for the greatest number”. This is a teleological theory. Finally there is the hedonic calculus. This is the method Bentham used to measure the amount of pleasure or pain an action caused. It considers seven factors which are intensity‚ duration‚ certainty or uncertainty‚ propinquity or remoteness‚ fecundity‚ purity and extent. Bentham’s
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A Research Report on Consumer Preferences for Traditional Vs Online Shopping Business Research Methods School of Business Submitted to: Submitted by: Abhishek Dutta Mudassir Hasan Khan Faculty LPU
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A) Explain the main strengths of Mills Utilitarianism? With rule utilitarianism you first have to agree to the general rule then after you apply it to specific cases. Some people see Mill as a rule utilitarian‚ which means that you act in accordance with those rules which‚ if generally followed‚ would provide the greatest general balance of pleasure over pain. This rule is also in line with how society works in the way that most people would prefer to cause pleasure rather than pain. Mill separates
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| Subliminal Perception | Term Paper | | Introduction: “If the grace of God miraculously operates‚ it probably operates through the subliminal door” William James‚ American philosopher and psychologist. As the quote suggested we cannot see god’s ability on our life still we believe in miraculous ability of god operation‚ so the quote says the miraculous ability of the god is through the subliminal door which is below the level of awareness. Another example that can be taken
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SHOPPING‚ BUYING‚ EVALUATING AND DISPOSING Prepared By Ahmed Samir Helmut’s VW Story INTRODUCTION • • • • • • Helmut’s dilemma highlights the importance of the purchase situation and the post-purchase evaluation. On top of this‚ the experience of service linked to the act of purchasing and evaluating the purchase play central roles. Making a purchase is often not a simple‚ routine matter of going to a shop and choosing something. Consumer’s choices are affected by many personal
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important goal for many people. However‚ surprisingly little scientific research has focused on the question of how happiness can be increased and then sustained‚ probably because of pessimism engendered by the concepts of genetic determinism and hedonic adaptation. Nevertheless‚ emerging sources of optimism exist regarding the possibility of permanent increases in happiness. Drawing on the past well-being literature‚ the authors propose that a person’s chronic happiness level is governed by 3 major
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Question: Critique one or two contemporary psychotherapeutic applications of Buddhist ideas and methods. Paying attention to their sources and origins‚ fidelity to those sources‚ variances from Buddhist perspectives‚ and their efficacy and outcomes.(2‚500 words) This assignment will look at the contemporary psychotherapeutic applications of the Buddhist ideas and methods of cultivating Equanimity through Mindfulness Practice. It will look at their sources and origin in the Buddhist teaching‚
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION According to Berolzheimer R (1959) Jams are usually made from pulp and juice of one fruit‚ rather than a combination of several fruits. Berries and other small fruits are most frequently used‚ though larger fruits such as apricots‚ peaches‚ or plums cut into small pieces or crushed are also used for jams. Good jam has a soft even consistency without distinct pieces of fruit‚ a bright color‚ a good fruit flavor and a semi-jellied texture that is easy to spread but has no
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Sitti N. Mamogkat Date Performed: November 28‚ 2012 Group 3 Date Submitted: December 5‚ 2012 Exercise 3 Maturity of fruits and vegetables and its effect on the finished product INTRODUCTION For the quality of fruits and vegetables‚ it is important to take into account the maturity and ripeness of the fruits and vegetables at harvest as it determines the postharvest-life and their final quality‚ such as appearance‚ texture‚ flavor‚ nutritive value‚ etc.
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were mixed with other ingredients to determine the effectiveness of cassava leaves as nutritious and natural extender to meat. A 50 – 50% formulation with the earlier composed of cassava leaves and the latter using pure beef mixture. The 9-point Hedonic Scale was used to evaluate the degree of acceptability of cassava leaves as a nutritious and natural extender to food in terms taste‚ texture and appearance. Using random sampling‚ inexperienced respondents were invited to a food tasting activity
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