Multiple Choice
Which of the following is something rule utilitarianism can do that act utilitarianism cannot do?
A) Support the act that promotes the greatest overall utility
B) Instruct how we ought to act in a particular situation
C) Support moral rights
D) Consider effects for some animals as well as for humans
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q20: Rule utilitarianism differs from act utilitarianism in
Q21: Act utilitarianism seems less susceptible to creating
Q22: The inconsistency objection arises against rule utilitarianism
Q23: Because rule utilitarianism establishes general principles, it
Q24: Under rule utilitarianism, rules are unaffected by
Q25: The _ objection argues that fine-tuning rules
Q26: The principle of acts states that a
Q27: A standard claim of rule utilitarianism is
Q28: The _ objection argues that rule utilitarianism
Q29: According to rule utilitarianism, one should always