Imagine a trolley is rolling at high speed. Seven people are tied down to the track and will die if you do nothing. However, if you pull the track switch lever, you can divert the train, but on the other track, a single person is tied down and will die if the trolley switches paths.What would a utilitarian say is the best thing to do in this situation?Do nothing; killing is always wrong.Pull the track switch lever because saving the most lives at the cost of one maximizes utility.Make the choice that gets you closer to flourishing as an individual.Make the choice that fulfills your function as a human.

Utilitarianism argues that an action should be judged based on the greatest balance of benefit over loss for everyone.

Imagine that Sal is at a diner, when a robber comes in and holds the place up with a gun. Sal immediately confronts the robber, but as she's disarming him, the gun accidentally fires and kills a waiter. What would a utilitarian say about Sal's actions?a.)Sal's actions were justified because they helped her fulfill her telos.b.)Sal's actions were morally correct because they achieved the maximum utility.c.)Sal acted wrongly despite her intentions because her actions did not maximize utility (because of the accidental death).d.)Sal's actions were moral and justified because her intentions were good.

What is the primary focus of utilitarianism? Choose 1 answer Maximizing overall happiness and minimizing suffering Adhering to moral duties regardless of the outcome Following cultural norms and traditions Ensuring fairness and equality

Who of the following is a utilitarian?a.None of the optionsb.Who does not mind undertaking even an unpleasant act if the consequences are good for maximum numberc.Who does not bother about the consequences of an act before undertaking any actiond.Who refrains from fighting because fighting may amount to violencee.A person who is a peace lover and quietly tolerates any injustice done to oneselff.Who abstains from doing anything at all as doing something always has a chance of making a mistake

According to utilitarian reasoning, an action is ethically preferred when its benefits outweigh its costs.FalseTrue