The Theory Asserting That the Morally Right Action Is the One

question 18

Multiple Choice

The theory asserting that the morally right action is the one covered by a rule that if generally followed would produce the most favorable balance of good over evil, everyone considered, is

• A) rule-egoism.
• B) act-utilitarianism.
• C) rule-Kantian.
• D) rule-utilitarianism.

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