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Does utilitarianism questions individual rights? ​

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The promotion of the greatest happiness for the greatest number cannot justify some violation of an individuals welfare ,if that individuals has a right to the benefit in question. The utilitarian critique raises the question whether human rights are either absolute or indlienable.

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