Full Idea
Can anyone doubt that it would be a better state of the universe if, with equality in respect of virtue and of pleasure, and of the allocation of pleasure to the virtuous, the persons in the universe had a far greater understanding of its laws and nature?
Gist of Idea
All other things being equal, a universe with more understanding is better
Source
W. David Ross (The Right and the Good [1930], §V)
Book Reference
Ross,W.David: 'The Right and the Good' [OUP 1930], p.139
A Reaction
Another nice test of our intuitions, with which it is hard to disagree. This technique of argument is found in Plato's Republic (360e onwards). See also Aristotle Idea 543. There are some intuitions which you expect to be universal.
Related Idea
Idea 543 All men long to understand, as shown by their delight in the senses [Aristotle]