Peter Railton holds that one basic mistake of consequentialist ethical theories is their
tendency to hold that
a. only subjective states can have intrinsic value.
b. ethical principles must apply universally and cross-culturally.
c. pleasures are more important than pains.
d. negative liberties always take precedence over positive liberties.
e. consequentialism is best for both personal and social morality.
a
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A. Jefferson B. Paine C. Hobbes D. Thoreau
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.