Under Utilitarian Theory, Euthanasia of a Terminally Ill, Suffering Person

question 26

Multiple Choice

Under utilitarian theory, euthanasia of a terminally ill, suffering person who asks to be killed:

• A) Can never be justified by Act Utilitarianism.
• B) Can never be justified by Rule Utilitarianism.
• C) Can be justified in some circumstances.
• D) Cannot be evaluated by that theory.

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