Which of the Following Ideas Describes the Concept of "Utilitarianism

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ideas describes the concept of "utilitarianism"? I.Utilitarianism was introduced in the 1930s.
II.Utilitarians believed that a society should strive to make as many people as happy as possible.
III.Utilitarians claimed that taking money from rich people and giving it to poorer people would not make an economy better off.

• A)I only
• B)II only
• C)I and III
• D)II and III
• E)I,II,and III

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