Is the fact that an action maximizes happiness enough to make it right? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Mohandas K. Gandhi b. Ram Mohan Roy c. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan d. Sri Ramakrishna e. Vivekananda

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A study by consumer reports found errors in 43 percent of the credit reports that they analyzed

a. True b. False

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Which form of argument did Zeno use to show that the view that everything is always changing is absurd?

a. Reductio b. False dilemma c. Ad hominem d. Division

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