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:

Price Range

The difference between the highest and lowest prices in a given market during a specific period of time.

Supply

The total amount of a good or service available for purchase at any given price level in a given market.

Inelastic

Describes a situation where the demand or supply for a good or service is not significantly changed by variations in price.

Elastic

Describes a situation in which the demand or supply for a good or service significantly changes in response to a change in price.