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What is the primary focus of utilitarianism?
What is the primary focus of utilitarianism?
- The societal norms
- The motives behind actions
- The outcomes of actions (correct)
- The individual's rights
According to utilitarianism, how is the value of an outcome determined?
According to utilitarianism, how is the value of an outcome determined?
- By the welfare of individuals (correct)
- Based on societal norms
- By the moral righteousness of the action
- By the intentions of the actors
What is aggregationism, a characteristic of utilitarianism, focused on?
What is aggregationism, a characteristic of utilitarianism, focused on?
- The sum of the values of the world's parts (correct)
- The motives behind actions
- The individual's rights and interests
- The intensity and duration of pleasure
According to utilitarianism, what is the principle of utility also known as?
According to utilitarianism, what is the principle of utility also known as?
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