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.

Which of the following statements is consistent with the utilitarian view of ethics?Adhering to a set of principles will prevent an individual from creating overall good consequences.If the consequences of an action create good for a large number of people, then the action is justified.Ends do not justify the means.This approach assesses an action in terms of intentions.

When is an action considered morally right for the utilitarianism? Choose 1 answer If it produces the greatest good for the greatest number If it adheres to a universal moral law. If it aligns with personal virtues. If it conforms to social norms.

For utilitarianism, the intent of the actors and how humanely people are treated are the determining factors.Question 25Select one:a.Trueb.False

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

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