An Act-Utilitarian Could Conceivably Conclude That the Killing of One

question 8

True/False

An act-utilitarian could conceivably conclude that the killing of one innocent person to save the lives of a thousand other people is a morally acceptable action.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Z Problem-solving Model

A decision-making process that alternates between analytical and intuitive thinking to find solutions.

Feeling

Making decisions in a personal, value-oriented way.

Intuiting

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning; a gut feeling or instinct.