Question

Ira has been asked to donate a large sum of money to fund a school for girls in a Middle Eastern country. His wife suggests he take a utilitarian approach to the issue, so Ira makes a list of possible actions he could take. Choose the action from Ira’s list that reveals a possible problem with utilitarianism. a.) I would feel responsible for denying girls an education if I do not donate the money. b.) By funding the school, I will have a positive impact on the world as a whole. c.) It might be a better idea to donate money to my local school district. d.) I have a moral obligation to help others.

Answer 1

The action that reveals a possible problem with utilitarianism is "I would feel responsible for denying girls an education if I do not donate the money".

Utilitarianism is a morality theory that has to do with the fact that people should do things that will bring happiness and help the world as a whole.

Option A is the correct answer as it's a problem with utilitarianism because the person may fell guilty for not helping others.

Option B, C and D aren't problems of utilitarianism but rather advocates for utilitarianism.

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