Multiple Choice
Brandt's Utilitarian Heir thought experiment is intended to show that
A) act-utilitarianism would forbid killing in every circumstance.
B) act-utilitarianism would never obligate us to murder someone if that would maximize happiness.
C) act-utilitarianism could mandate murder.
D) maximizing happiness is more important than rights.
Correct Answer:
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