A Recurring Difficulty for Utilitarian Theorists Is the Nontechnical Use

question 14

Multiple Choice

A recurring difficulty for utilitarian theorists is the nontechnical use of the term utility to refer to which of the following?

• A) plain/not fancy
• B) useful
• C) pain-free
• D) flexible

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Definitions:

Oxygen Constraint

A limitation in a process or environment where the availability of oxygen is a critical factor.

Disinfectants

Chemical agents used to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms, especially in cleaning products.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant element in the universe, consisting of one proton and one electron, widely used in chemical processes and as a potential clean fuel source.

Water

A colorless, tasteless, and odorless substance in its pure form, essential for all known forms of life.