One Argument Against the Close Association of Utilitarianism and Cost-Benefit

question 3

Multiple Choice

One argument against the close association of utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis is utilitarianism

• A) only takes pleasure into account, cost-benefit analysis measure money.
• B) is a theory of rightness, while cost-benefit analysis is a process for decision-making.
• C) emphasizes duties, cost-benefit analysis emphasizes human freedom.
• D) All of the above

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