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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