7-Prokiems with Ounitarianism
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify problems with utilitarianism in a given example.
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Rosemary has a sum of money set aside to donate to the hospital, but is considering donating the
money to an organization that provides mosquito netting to areas where malaria is common. Her
husband suggests she take a utilitarian approach to the issue, so Rosemary makes a list of possible
actions she could take.
Choose the action from Rosemary's list that reveals a possible problem with utilitarianism.
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a.) It doesn't matter what I do as long as I make a sacrifice to help others.
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b.) I will get more recognition for donating to a local cause.
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c.) The mosquito netting will save more lives than a donation to the hospital.
d.) I care more about the people in my community than people on the other side of the
world.