Utilitarianism Permits One to Focus on What Might Be the Best

question 23

True/False

Utilitarianism permits one to focus on what might be the best course of action for the people involved in an immediate situation.

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Definitions:

Latent Function

Unintended and often unrecognized consequences of social processes or structures.

Manifest Function

The recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, which contribute to its function in society.

Dysfunction

In sociology, a component of society that may disrupt the social system or reduce its stability.

Social Life

The part of an individual's time that is spent interacting with others in informal or structured social settings.