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melina_rosy

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For Utilitarianism morality is gauged by
 
 

a. the intentions of the moral agent
  b. the universalizability of the action
  c. the consequences of the action
  d. All of the above



Question 2

According to Utilitarianism the morally right thing
 
 

a. follows Gods will
  b. promotes my self-interest
  c. is done out of self-knowledge
  d. reduces suffering and increases pleasure




helenmarkerine

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Answer to Question 1

c. the consequences of the action

Answer to Question 2

d. reduces suffering and increases pleasure



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