Explain how child labor may be justified in the eyes of a utilitarian.

What will be an ideal response?


Utilitarianism's fundamental insight is that we should decide what to do by considering the consequences of our actions. One might argue on utilitarian grounds that child labor practices are ethically permissible because they produce better overall consequences than the alternatives.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An organization's competitive strategy determines the structure of information systems.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The best persuasive requests ________

A) offer a product more cheaply than all other competitors B) anticipate audience resistance C) focus solely on direct benefits D) are spoken rather than written

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Which of the following will be categorized as an investing activity on the statement of cash flows?

A) Purchase of land with a mortgage B) Cash paid for purchase of new machinery C) Cash paid for purchase of office supplies D) Cash received from issuance of shares of common stock

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