He called the North a, quote, "Happy state of mediocrity, a hardy race of free, independent republicans."

他说北方是,"快乐的平庸之地,这里住着一群自由独立的共和主义者"

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Who's to say, a Benthamite might argue, who is to say which of these pleasures, whose pleasures are higher, worthier, nobler than others?

边沁主义者也许会问，谁能说这些快乐中，谁的更高级，更有价值或者更高贵呢？

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How can a utilitarian distinguish qualitatively higher pleasures from lesser ones, base ones, unworthy ones? Yes?

功利主义者何以将性质上更高级的快乐,与较低级，基本无价值的区分开呢，请说？

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