Question

A city council is discussing whether or not to build a park on a piece of land that is currently a parking lot which of the following is an utilitarian argument in the favor of the park

A. He parked will be much more beautiful than the parking lot
B. The people in the neighborhood have the right to use the land for their own enjoyment
C. The park will provide children with a nice place to run and play
D. The park will provide a habitat for many species of Flora and Fauna

Answer 1

D or "The park will provide a habitat for many species of Flora and Fauna"

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option D. "The park will provide a habitat for many species of Flora and Fauna".

Explanation:

Utilitarianism is a philosophical position which maximum goal is to achieve the greatest happiness to the greatest number by focusing on the consequences of making a change. In the example, the aim is to to build a park using a land currently used for a parking lot. Utilitarianism often includes animal rights as a consideration, therefore the utilitarian argument of building the park is to consider that it would provide a habitat for many species of Flora and Fauna. This argument represents the greatest happiness to the greatest number, including animals and plants.