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According to utilitarianism, an action is considered good if it is directed towards what?
According to utilitarianism, an action is considered good if it is directed towards what?
- Experience (correct)
- Individual rights
- Consequences
- Public safety
Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and determines right behavior based on the usefulness of the actions' consequences?
Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and determines right behavior based on the usefulness of the actions' consequences?
- Natural Law
- Deontological Law
- Theory of Utilitarianism (correct)
- Virtue Law
When arguing that the drug war program of the present government is permissible because it results in better public safety, we are using which ethical approach?
When arguing that the drug war program of the present government is permissible because it results in better public safety, we are using which ethical approach?
- Natural Law
- Virtue Law
- Utilitarianism (correct)
- Deontological Law
Which ethical theory determines right behavior based on universal moral principles and duties?
Which ethical theory determines right behavior based on universal moral principles and duties?
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According to utilitarianism, what is considered good?
According to utilitarianism, what is considered good?
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