Question

"Respect for persons" is the basis of a common objection to utilitarianism. The argumentstates that a utilitarian does not adequately respect the dignity and rights of the individual. Which of the following stories from this text BEST reflects that objection? The surgeon who considers killing a healthy Sally to harvest organs for five dying patients. The soldier throwing himself on a grenade to save the lives of his comrades. The self-centered shepherd who keeps a magic ring to make himself invisible. The voluntary sacrifices of Martin Luther King, Jr. or Mahatma Ghandi

Answer 1

The surgeon who considers killing a healthy Sally to harvest organs for five dying patients.

Step-by-step explanation:

Utilitarianism is a term that explains a moral theory that encourages or supports the actions and inactions that increase the overall happiness level and at the same time, oppose sufferings, or unhappiness.

Therefore the objective criticism "Respect for person" is that of a surgeon who considers killing a healthy Sally to harvest organs for five dying patients, because, the surgeon want happiness for the five dying patients, however, he forgot that in his quest to give happiness to the five dying patients, he will be harming a healthy Sally, without considering her right to life. Hence, he is not respecting the life of Sally.