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Question 1 1 / 1 pts “Respect for persons” is the basis of a common objection to utilitarianism. The argument states 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? Correct! 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 selfcentered shepherd who keeps a magic ring to make himself invisible. The voluntary sacrifices of Martin Luther King, Jr. or Mahatma Ghandi. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Which of the following statements is a common misconception about utilitarian philosophy? There may be good reasons for the majority to make sacrifices for the sake of the minority. Correct! The majority always rules. Everyone deserves equal consideration. The needs of the minorities always matter the most. Question 3 1 / 1 pts What did John Stuart Mill believe about those who sacrifice their own happiness for that of others? They do the right thing but for the wrong reason since the happiness of others isn’t important. Correct! They demonstrate the utilitarian principle that the greatest happiness for the greatest number should serve as the standard of our actions. They are mistaken since their own happiness should be their only aim. They represent an aspect of morality that utilitarianism cannot explain. Question 4 1 / 1 pts Which of the following is the BEST example of an action that was morally wrong because the advantages to the majority were outweighed by the suffering of the minority? Correct! the use of child labor in factories in the 1800s the assassination of John F. Kennedy the conning of people out of their life savings by Bernie Madoff the sexual harassment of women by movie producer Harvey Weinstein Question 5 1 / 1 pts Allen is a critic of utilitarianism. Of the following sentences, which is LEAST likely to factor into his critique? Correct! “There is no such thing as happiness and suffering.” “One cannot define happiness and suffering in a universal way.” “There are other things more important than happiness and suffering.” “One cannot measure happiness and suffering.” Question 6 1 / 1 pts Among the following scenarios, which is MOST likely to be morally right according to utilitarianism Correct! lay off 15% of 2,000 workers so th

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