Author Question: Explain whether utilitarianism supports imposing irreparable harm on some to benefit others without ... (Read 51 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Explain whether utilitarianism supports imposing irreparable harm on some to benefit others without identifying the actual benefits and harms.

A. Yes, utilitarianism justifies imposing irreparable harm on some to gain anoverall benefit to the larger group if the harms and benefits are specified andthere is a plan to avoid irreparable harm.
B. Yes, utilitarianism justifies imposing irreparable harm on some to gain anoverall benefit to the larger group even if the harms and benefits are notspecified.
C. No, utilitarianism does not justify imposing irreparable harm on some to gainan overall benefit to the larger group if the harms and benefits are not
specified as it is nearly impossible to avoid irreparable harm.
D. No, utilitarianism does not justify imposing irreparable harm on some to gain
an overall benefit to the larger group if the harms and benefits are not
specified as benefits can often be gained while avoiding irreparable harm.

Question 2

Employees who are most upset with a company will most often _____.

A. write to the CEO
B. simply leave the company
C. go public with their complaints
D. hope the company will reform from within