Question

Lois considers herself an act utilitarian. Accordingly, which of the following statements is Lois most likely to make?

A. "It may be O.K. to violate someone’s rights if the good you produce outweighs the harm caused by the violation."
B. "It is O.K. to violate someone’s rights if the law says it’s okay."
C. "Good consequences are not as important as human rights."
D. "The notion of rights is just a way for lesser members of society to maintain control over those capable of greatness."

Answer 1

Correct Answer:

A. "It may be O.K. to violate someone’s rights if the good you produce outweighs the harm caused by the violation."

Step-by-step explanation:

Utilitarian theory is a moral theory whereby an individual views the morality of an action being done as either good or bad based on the effect it would have. For example, is the dropping of bomb in an area in the cause of war.

This could be viewed by some people as morally right since it will kill people but at same time stop the ongoing war rather than a situation where the war continues on the long run.