Utilitarianism

question 36

Multiple Choice

Utilitarianism

• A) requires absolute sets of principles that must be acknowledged and followed at all times
• B) requires absolute sets of principles that must be acknowledged and followed under all circumstances
• C) both a and b
• D) suggests that ethics are situational

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