For Rule Utilitarianism, the Right Act in a Given Situation

question 19

Multiple Choice

For rule utilitarianism, the right act in a given situation is

• A) normally determined by a rule or practice that is known to promote greater overall utility.
• B) always what will create the greatest overall utility.
• C) what is most widely accepted and practiced in one's culture.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that assigns a level of utility or satisfaction to combinations of goods and services consumed.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that captures preferences over a set of goods and services by assigning a utility value to each possible bundle.

Goods Y

A placeholder term often used in economics to refer to a specific category of goods under discussion or analysis, contrasting with another category labeled "Goods X".

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations in economics showing combinations of goods that give the consumer equal satisfaction and utility.