Utilitarianism is a consequence based ethical theory holding that an action is morally right if it maximizes overall well being and happiness

A. True

B. False

A. True

Explanation:

Utilitarianism belongs to the ethical theory that promotes the greatest good of the greatest number of people. According to this principle, an action is right if it promotes happiness and wrong it does the reverse. Therefore it is a reason-based approach to determine what is right and what is wrong. It provides justification for warfare and bushiness activities but its major drawback lies in that the result of these activities lies in the future.