What is the central principle of utilitarianism?

a. The greatest good for the agent acting c. The smallest good for the greatest number b. The greatest good for the smallest number d. The greatest good for the greatest number


ANS: D
The central principle of utilitarinism is the greatest good for the greatest number.

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