Question

For classical utilitarians, happiness and pleasure are the only a. important goods. b. instrumental goods. c. intrinsic goods. d. real goods.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C

Explanation:

Intrinsic goods are those goods which is defined as those in relation to the instrumental goods. In short those goods which is something worthwhile not only as it leads to something else but for own happiness or pleasure.

For classical utilitarians, the only moral obligation is to maximize the utility through happiness and pleasure.

Therefore, the intrinsic goods are the only pleasure and happiness for the classical utilitarians.