What Is the Utilitarian Perspective

question 115

Multiple Choice

What is the utilitarian perspective?

• A) the belief that ethical decisions should be based on doing the least amount of good for people
• B) the believe that ethical decisions should be based on acting in accordance with one's own self-interest
• C) the belief that ethical decisions should be based on helping without personal benefit
• D) the belief that ethical decisions should be based on doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people

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Definitions:

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