What does the principle of utility state? (A) People do whatever gives them the greatest pleasure. (B) The best action is one that benefits the individual actor. (C) The morally right action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number. (D) No one should be used merely as a means to an end.
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The correct answer is (C) The morally right action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
The principle of utility is a foundational concept in utilitarianism, a moral philosophy which suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being. This approach emphasizes the outcomes of actions, arguing that an action is morally right if it results in the greatest good for the largest number of people.