Which of the Following Is a Common Argument Against Utilitarianism

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common argument against utilitarianism that Singer considers and rejects?

• A) It follows from utilitarianism that we should be working full time to increase the amount of happiness
• B) Utilitarianism threatens our integrity
• C) Utilitarianism is a radical doctrine, overturning our normal moral expectations
• D) None of the above

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