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_________ Believe That People Make Well-Reasoned and Self-Interested Decisions Based

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_________ believe that people make well-reasoned and self-interested decisions based upon available information.


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Doctrine

A set of beliefs or teachings that are held and promoted by a religious, political, social, or other group.

Calculating Pleasure

The process of assessing the value of pleasure or happiness that an action may bring, often discussed in the context of ethical theories like utilitarianism.

Hedonistic Calculus

A method proposed by utilitarian philosophers for evaluating the moral worth of an action based on the amount of pleasure or pain it is likely to produce.

Moral Decision-making

The process of choosing a course of action based on ethical criteria and moral principles, aiming for a result that is considered morally right or acceptable.

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