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    Question

    What does the principle of "utilitarianism" in ethics

    emphasize?
    A Respect for individual rights and autonomy. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pursuit of personal happiness and desires. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Duty and moral obligations. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maximizing overall happiness and minimizing suffering. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that focuses on the consequences of actions. It suggests that the morally right action is the one that produces the greatest overall happiness and minimizes suffering for the greatest number of people. It is often associated with philosophers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.

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