One Problem with the Utilitarian Principle of Ethical Decision Making

question 49

Multiple Choice

One problem with the utilitarian principle of ethical decision making is that:

• A)not all utilitarian rights are protected by law.
• B)there is no agreement on what activities are the greatest benefit to the least well off.
• C)it is difficult to predict the 'trickle down' benefits to the least well off in society.
• D)it is almost impossible to evaluate the benefits or costs of many decisions.
• E)the utilitarian principle is not really a valid ethical principle at all.

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