Which of the Following Is True of Utilitarianism

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of utilitarianism?

• A) It proposes rules that provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
• B) It has been criticized for not providing universal ethical rules to guide a person's conduct.
• C) It proposes universal ethical rules based on consistency and reversibility.
• D) It proposes rules that provide the greatest good to society.

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Definitions:

Prohibition

The legal act of forbidding certain actions, substances, or activities, typically through legislated bans.

Basic Rights

Fundamental freedoms and protections that individuals are entitled to, often enshrined in law or constitutional documents.

Consequentialist Approach

A philosophical stance asserting that the morality of an action is based on its outcomes or consequences.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves its intended outcome or performs its intended function.