Express whether the phrase "never do evil that good may come of it" is the antithesis of a utilitarian sentiment.
A. No, this phrase does not describe what is morally problematic aboututilitarianism because any moral theory will justify imposing some harm oninnocent people if the harm is insignificant or curable to secure the overallgood for others
B. No, this phrase does not describe what is morally problematic aboututilitarianism because any moral theory will justify imposing some harm oninnocent people even if the harm is irreparable if it secures the overall goodfor others.
C. Yes, this phrase describes what is morally problematic about utilitarianism
because no moral theory justifies imposing harm on innocent people to secure
the overall good for others.
D. Yes, this phrase describes what is morally problematic about utilitarianism
because no moral theory will justify imposing some harm on innocent people
even if the harm is insignificant or curable to secure the overall good for
others.
A
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A. new principle of morality. B. principle explaining people's underlying motivations. C. more precise statement of the Golden Rule. D. rough guide to action, not an absolute rule. E. None of the above
Dewey argued that there are no fixed, eternal, and a priori ethical principles
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.How did several Jewish sects form during the time of the Hasmonean kings?
a. It was a period with a degree of independence. b. There were disagreements about returning to Judaea. c. There were different families of priests. d. It was a period of Greek persecution.
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A) ?yin B) ?yang C) ?dharma D) ?tao