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ghost!

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Since utilitarianism focuses on maximizing happiness, a utilitarian would say that genetic engineering is permissible for anyone who will be made happy by it.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In the United States, it is legal for a person to sell his or her bodily organs, as long as he or she is aware of the risk.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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chreslie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
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ANS: F
Utilitarianism does emphasize maximizing happiness, but the happiness of everyone. It is possible that what makes an individual happy would lead to unhappiness for many others. If so, the utilitarian would not endorse the action in question.



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ghost!

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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