One Problem with the Utilitarian Principle of Ethics Is That

question 169

Multiple Choice

One problem with the utilitarian principle of ethics is that:

• A)not all utilitarian rights are protected by law.
• B)it is impossible to determine what factors should be relevant when distributing rewards.
• C)it is difficult to predict the 'trickle down' benefits to the least well off in society.
• D)it judges morality by the results but not by the means to attaining those results.
• E)the utilitarian principle has never been accepted by ethics experts as an ethical principle.

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Constitutional Isomers

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the connectivity of their atoms.

Isomeric

Describes molecules having the same molecular formula but arranged in different structural configurations, leading to different physical and chemical properties.

1,2-dichloroethene

An organic compound with the formula C2H2Cl2, existing as two geometric isomers: cis and trans, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Isomeric Form

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