An unmarried man and woman have frequent sex and engage in activities that most of society would label unconventional, unnatural, and deviant. In a utilitarian view, their sexual behavior results in the greatest net good for all concerned. A utilitarian would therefore say that their sexual activities are:
a. permissible except for deviant sex.
b. permissible except for activities labeled unnatural.
c. impermissible.
d. permissible.
Ans: d. permissible.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).