When Act- and Rule-Utilitarianism Are Applied to the Same Moral

question 3

Multiple Choice

When act- and rule-utilitarianism are applied to the same moral issue,they:

• A)may yield different answers.
• B)always yield the same answer.
• C)always yield different answers.
• D)offer incoherent solutions.

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Definitions:

Frontal

Pertaining to the front part of something, especially the frontal lobe of the brain, which is involved in decision making and voluntary movement.

Pleasure Centre

An area of the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, that is associated with the sensation of pleasure in response to certain stimuli.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and the sleep-wake cycle.

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.