Question

Investigate the concept of utilitarianism. Which example best fits the philosophical idea?

A) The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.

B) The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

C) if it makes me happy, then it doesn’t matter if it makes everyone else unhappy.

D) we either all succeed, or we all fail no in between

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The best fitting example of utilitarianism is option B) "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory that states the morality of an action is determined by its overall positive consequences for the majority of people. According to utilitarianism, an action is morally right if it produces the greatest amount of happiness or well-being for the greatest number of individuals. This principle emphasizes the collective happiness or well-being, prioritizing the needs and interests of the majority over the minority. Thus, option B aligns with the central idea of utilitarianism, as it suggests that the well-being of the many is more important than that of the few.