According to act utilitarianism, an action is morally right if and only if
a. it makes the person who does it happy.
b. everyone prefers that action to any other action.
c. it maximizes total, net happiness.
d. it brings only happiness and causes no pain.
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements is ambiguous?
A) Cathy saw a woman give birth on her television. B) George earns a good salary at his new job. C) Illegal immigrants are not entitled to Social Security benefits. D) Drug-sniffing dogs can be seen in airports. E) Cell phone service is available in Anchorage.
If the conclusion of an argument does not necessarily follow from the premises then
a. it must be inductive b. the conclusion follows with a high degree of probability c. one or more premises is false d. it cannot be an inductive argument
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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