Which Two Philosophers Are Generally Credited with Developing the Theory

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which two philosophers are generally credited with developing the theory of utilitarianism?

• A) René Descartes and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
• B) Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill
• C) Immanuel Kant and G. W. F. Hegel
• D) David Hume and Adam Smith

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Definitions:

Chicken

A type of poultry that is widely consumed around the world for its meat and eggs, and is considered a staple in many diets.

Lobsters

Marine crustaceans with a hard protective exoskeleton and long antennae, often considered a delicacy.

Utility

In economics, it refers to the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Consumption

The act of using goods and services for personal needs or wants, including the process by which these goods and services are acquired.