Philosophy A-Level
Qualitative hedonism
What Qualitative hedonism means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Qualitative hedonism
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Mill accepts hedonism but argues pleasures differ in quality as well as quantity, so higher mental pleasures rank above lower bodily ones.
Topics that use Qualitative hedonism
- Normative ethical theories (AQA A-Level)
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