Exploring Utilitarianism and Ethical Theories
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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?

  • 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?

  • Natural Law
  • Virtue Law
  • Utilitarianism (correct)
  • Deontological Law
  • Which ethical theory determines right behavior based on universal moral principles and duties?

    <p>Deontological Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to utilitarianism, what is considered good?

    <p>Pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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