Utilitarianism Is a __________ Moral Theory Because the Morality of an Action

question 16

Multiple Choice

Utilitarianism is a __________ moral theory because the morality of an action is determined by __________.

• A) deontological; the amount of happiness produced (and pain minimized) for those concerned
• B) consequentialist; the amount of happiness produced (and pain minimized) for those concerned
• C) deontological; its conformity to duty
• D) consequentialist; its conformity to duty

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Definitions:

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