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Title: Describe the utilitarian theory and how it relates to acts of torture.
Post by: mndcurrier on Feb 8, 2018
Describe the utilitarian theory and how it relates to acts of torture.
 
  A. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of many or overallshould prevail over the good or happiness of a few. Accordingly, torturing afew suspected terrorists is justified if it saves lives and benefits the overallgood.
 B. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of a few should prevailover the good or happiness of many or overall. Accordingly, torturingsuspected terrorists is never justified even if it saves lives and benefits theoverall good.
 C. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of many or overall is
  based on and defined by one's culture. Accordingly, torturing suspected
  terrorists depends upon which country is doing the torturing.
  D. Utilitarians believe that the greater good or happiness of many or overall can
  be achieved by daily prayer. Accordingly, the torture of suspected terrorists is
  justified if God commands it.


Title: Describe the utilitarian theory and how it relates to acts of torture.
Post by: wow678917645 on Feb 8, 2018
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Title: Describe the utilitarian theory and how it relates to acts of torture.
Post by: mndcurrier on Feb 8, 2018
Easily the best answer :lol: