What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative utilitarianism?
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Quantitative refers to something precisely measurable by a number. "I experienced 3 utils of pleasure" is a quantitative statement, where the fictional "util" is a unit of pleasure, comparable to feet, dollars, or meters.
Pleasure that can't be measured with a number is qualitative: "I experienced a lot of pleasure" or "I experienced more pleasure today than tomorrow" are qualitative statements.
Many people, especially non-scientists, do not believe pleasure can be quantitatively measured in a simple manner.
Pleasure that can't be measured with a number is qualitative: "I experienced a lot of pleasure" or "I experienced more pleasure today than tomorrow" are qualitative statements.
Many people, especially non-scientists, do not believe pleasure can be quantitatively measured in a simple manner.
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