The objection that utilitarianism is "a doctrine worthy only of swine" is, in effect, a charge that:
A. utilitarianism is a denial of ethical values.
B. if utilitarianism is true, then the way of life that is good for a pig will also be good for a human.
C. pleasure is immoral.
D. we ought to take pain into account as well as pleasure.
E. None of the above
Answer: B
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