Describe the utilitarian theory and how it relates to acts of torture.
A. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of many or overallshould prevail over the good or happiness of a few. Accordingly, torturing afew suspected terrorists is justified if it saves lives and benefits the overallgood
B. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of a few should prevailover the good or happiness of many or overall. Accordingly, torturingsuspected terrorists is never justified even if it saves lives and benefits theoverall good.
C. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of many or overall is
based on and defined by one's culture. Accordingly, torturing suspected
terrorists depends upon which country is doing the torturing.
D. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of many or overall can
be achieved by daily prayer. Accordingly, the torture of suspected terrorists is
justified if God commands it.
A
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