What would the Utilitarian about the case of breaking a deathbed ...

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What would the Utilitarian about the case of breaking a deathbed promise?
 
 

a. We are justified in breaking a promise if necessary to promote our selfinterest.
  b. We are justified in breaking a promise if necessary to promote the happiness of
  everyone involved.
  c. It is permissible to break a promise only if necessary to uphold a more stringent
  moral principle, such as cause no harm.
  d. The maxim permitting you to break your promise cannot be universalized, and
  hence breaking your promise would be immoral.

Question 2

What would W.D. Ross say about the case of breaking a deathbed promise?
 
 

a. We are justified in breaking a promise if necessary to promote our selfinterest.
  b. We are justified in breaking a promise if necessary to promote the happiness of
  everyone involved.
  c. It is permissible to break a promise only if necessary to uphold a more stringent
  moral principle, such as cause no harm.
  d. The maxim permitting you to break your promise cannot be universalized, and
  hence breaking your promise would be immoral.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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