Under utilitarian theory, euthanasia of a terminally ill, suffering person who asks to be killed ______.

a. can never be justified by Act Utilitarianism.
b. can never be justified by Rule Utilitarianism
c. can be justified in some circumstances.
d. cannot be evaluated by that theory


Ans: C

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