Under utilitarian ethics, if a decision maximizes happiness in the most people and minimizes pain, it is ethical True False

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Lena Stephenson

Social Studies

6 August, 08:49

Under utilitarian ethics, if a decision maximizes happiness in the most people and minimizes pain, it is ethical True False

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Davila · Answer 1

True

Explanation:

This has been suggested in the Bloom's taxonomy which focuses on increment of the learning process. The utilitarian ethics suggests that the greater good of the people and society is what is the main focus. Hence, if the people can gain a higher value or happiness from an action or deed and it minimizes pain then it is surely an ethical action or deed. Hence, the given statement is true and is in accordance with utilitarian ethics concept.