The Utilitarian Philosopher Peter Singer Maintains That in Calculating Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

The utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer maintains that in calculating which action will produce the greatest overall satisfaction of interests,we must:

• A)include the interests of all sentient creatures but give their interests different weights by species.
• B)include the interests of all primates and give their interests equal weight.
• C)include the interests of all sentient creatures but give the interests of humans the greater weight.
• D)include the interests of all sentient creatures and give their interests equal weight.

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Definitions:

Division Or Conference

In organizational or sports contexts, refers to a subdivision or a group within a larger entity that competes or functions somewhat independently.

General Unionism

Advocacy for and organization of worker unions that span across diverse industries and sectors, emphasizing widespread worker rights and solidarity.

Diverse Interests

A term indicating a mixture of agendas, priorities, or concerns among individuals or groups in a given context.

Local And National Unions

Labor unions that operate at the local level, representing workers from specific workplaces or regions, and their overarching national bodies which represent the broader interests of workers across various sectors.