PHL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 3 - Score 100%

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PHL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 3 For a utilitarian, which consideration is most important? Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory? Which of the following considerations is important f... or a utilitarian when evaluating the morality of an action? Elizabeth likes drinking coffee from a certain company which treats its farmers poorly and pollutes the environment. How would a utilitarian classify Elizabeth's action? Frank is considering donating the excess from a recent bonus to a local shelter instead of spending it on himself. How would a utilitarian classify this action? Gerrie steals from her neighbor's family to feed hers. Her neighbor's two kids go hungry, but her two kids get fed. How would a utilitarian classify this action? David is the wealthiest resident in his neighborhood. Some of his poorer neighbors have hacked his wireless internet so they can save money for more important things like food and health insurance. Many people say this action is immoral— that it’s a type of theft. How might it be evaluated by a utilitarian? [Show More]

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