How Does Bentham Understand the Principle of Utility

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Multiple Choice

How does Bentham understand the principle of utility?

• A) As the principle that approves of an action to the extent that it promotes the pleasure of everyone affected by it.
• B) As the principle that approves of an action to the extent that it promotes the happiness of the person performing it.
• C) As the principle that approves of an action to the extent that it promotes the happiness of everyone affected by it.
• D) As the principle that approves of an action to the extent that it avoids causing pain to anyone affected by it.

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