Utilitarianism's Fundamental Insight Is That We Should Decide What to Do

question 20

Multiple Choice

Utilitarianism's fundamental insight is that we should decide what to do by:

• A)considering the moral character of individuals.
• B)following the rules, regardless of consequences.
• C)acting only out of a self-interest.
• D)considering the consequences of our actions.

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Definitions:

State Court Decisions

Legal judgments and rulings made by courts that are part of a state's judicial system.

Geographic Area

A specific part of the Earth's surface defined by natural or artificial boundaries.

Majority Opinion

The judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court, setting out the reasoning upon which the decision is based.

Concurring Opinion

A written opinion by a judge or justice that agrees with the court's majority decision but for different reasons.