Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
7. What are the seven norms proposed by Bentham for the measurement of pleasure? Discuss. (250 words)
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Why the question:
The question is based on the Jeremy Bentham’s theory.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the seven norms proposed by Bentham for the measurement of pleasure.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by referring to the theory of Bentham.
Body:
In measuring pleasure and pain, Bentham introduces the following criteria: Its intensity, duration, certainty (or uncertainty), and its nearness (or farness). He also includes its “fecundity” (more or less of the same will follow) and its “purity” (its pleasure won’t be followed by pain & vice versa).
Then explain the seven norms in detail and their relevance.
In order to measure the extent of pain or pleasure that a certain decision will create, he lays down a set of criteria divided into the categories of intensity, duration, certainty, proximity, productiveness, purity, and extent. Using these measurements, he reviews the concept of punishment and when it should be used as far as whether a punishment will create more pleasure or more pain for a society.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
