The Utilitarian Doctrine Asserts That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The utilitarian doctrine asserts that:

• A) we should always act so as to produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for ourselves
• B) we should always act so as to produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for everyone concerned
• C) we should always act so as to produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for utility companies
• D) we should always act so as to produce the lowest possible ratio of good to evil for everyone concerned

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Definitions:

Negligent Act

An action or failure to act in a situation where a person has a duty to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another party.

Proportionate Negligence

A legal doctrine that allocates damage recovery based on the degree of fault or negligence contributed by each party involved in an incident.

Liability for Injuries

The legal responsibility to compensate for physical harm or injury caused to another person.

Duty of Care

A legal obligation imposed on individuals and organizations to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.