What is the utility principle?

What will be an ideal response?


The utility principle is "Always act to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people."

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A) ad hominem B) beside the point C) straw man

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According to the teaching of the Unification Church:

a. The United States is evil. b. Rev. Moon is a second Messiah c. God will punish Presbyterians d. Mrs. Moon is the mother of all humanity

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Like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the Book of the Twelve, the book of Ezekiel moves from a mostly negative tone in the first half of the book to a mostly positive tone in the second half

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sangeeta, a devotee of Shiva, says that her religious focus is doing good deeds. From this statement, what can you surmise about her religious goal?

a. She wants to achieve moksha. b. She wants to achieve a good incarnation in the next life. c. She wants to transform her mind through jnana yoga. d. She wants to learn more about other religions.

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