Another criticism of utilitarianism is that, to assume that people are all of equal worth and should to the maximum extent be benefited by any act, would be to ______.
a. ignore the underclass of society
b. ignore the government’s limited resources
c. ignore the higher value of one’s family
d. attempt the impossible
Ans: C
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a. True b. False
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. individuals b. social artifacts c. organizations d. groups
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