Which of the Following Is an Apparent Disadvantage of Utilitarianism

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an apparent disadvantage of utilitarianism?

• A) It does not allow people to have subjective notions of right and wrong.
• B) It is based on moral duties derived from universal rules.
• C) It puts too much emphasis on one book or theory.
• D) It treats morality as if it were an impersonal mathematical calculation.

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Definitions:

Summer Rings

Annual growth rings found in trees in temperate zones that are typically larger and lighter in color, reflecting faster growth during the summer months.

Guttation

The exudation of drops of water from the pores of plants, usually at the tips or edges of leaves, due to root pressure in a humid environment.

Transpiration

Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is lost from plants to the atmosphere, mainly through the stomata in leaves.

Root Pressure

The pressure in xylem sap that occurs as a result of the active absorption of mineral ions followed by the osmotic uptake of water into roots from the soil.