Which Course of Action Would Utilitarianism Require to Be Taken

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which course of action would utilitarianism require to be taken?

• A) the one that provides at least some good to the greatest number of people
• B) the one that provides the greatest overall good to society,even if the benefit of that alternative flows to only one person
• C) the one that harms the smallest number of individuals
• D) the one that places the greatest number of people in a better position than they were in previously

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