Which one of the following was not included in Bentham's hedonic calculus?
A) Intensity: How strong is the pleasure?
B) Duration: How long will the pleasure last?
C) Value: Is the pleasure a lower,physical pleasure or a higher,intellectual pleasure?
D) Extent: How many people will be affected?

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Value, whether a pleasure is of a lower physical or higher intellectual nature, was not included in Bentham's hedonic calculus. The other factors - intensity, duration, and extent - were all considered by Bentham as important factors in calculating pleasure and pain.

Which One of the Following Was Not Included in Bentham's