A Standard Claim of Rule Utilitarianism Is That When Two

question 27

Multiple Choice

A standard claim of rule utilitarianism is that when two rules come into conflict with each other, one should

• A) be sure to satisfy both rules.
• B) do whatever they want, since they cannot avoid breaking some rule.
• C) do that which promotes the greatest overall utility.
• D) do whatever will create the most utility for oneself.

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Definitions:

Lewis Structure

A graphical representation of molecules showing how valence electrons are distributed among atoms, and where dots and lines represent electrons and bonds, respectively.

Water

A molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, essential for all forms of life.

Helium

The second lightest and second most abundant element in the universe, a noble gas that remains liquid at the lowest temperatures.

Lewis Structure

A diagrammatic method for representing the valence electron configuration of atoms, ions, and molecules, indicating bonds and lone pairs.