It Is Sometimes Said That Act Utilitarianism Requires Us to Do

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Essay

It is sometimes said that act utilitarianism requires us to do whatever will benefit the greatest number of people, or that utilitarianism requires us to do whatever generates the greatest amount of happiness. Explain why both of these are misconceptions, giving examples to illustrate your points.

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Dependent Variable

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Correlation

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Physical Height

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