The Objection That Utilitarianism Is "A Doctrine Worthy Only of Swine

question 117

Multiple Choice

The objection that utilitarianism is "a doctrine worthy only of swine" is, in effect, a charge that:

• A) utilitarianism is a denial of ethical values.
• B) if utilitarianism is true, then the way of life that is good for a pig will also be good for a human.
• C) pleasure is immoral.
• D) we ought to take pain into account as well as pleasure.
• E) None of the above

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