Business 102 Milestone 3 Exam_ Latest
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Karl receives a call from the local police, who are concerned that his son may be
growing and distributing an illegal (but not dangerous) drug. Karl knows this suspicion to
be true. If he admits it to the police, his son will be arrested, and their family’s name will
be tarnished. If he lies, the police will assume the tip they got was false and go away.
Most people are split on this issue. How might it be evaluated by a
utilitarian?
Karl’s lying is morally right because he has an obligation to protect his son, even if his
son’s actions cause harm to others.
Karl’s lying is morally wrong because his obligation to the state is more important than
his son staying out of trouble, even though it would bring about no benefit for the state.
Karl’s lying is morally right because keeping his son out of trouble and his family’s
reputation clear will bring about more happiness than if his son is arrested.
Karl’s lying is morally wrong because it is sinful to lie, even when the consequences are
less than desirable.
CONCEPT
Applying Utilitarianism
2
When a utilitarian evaluates an action, which of the following is
The action's total effects on everyone
The action's effects on the agent
The action's rejection by society
The action's inherent sinfulness
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CONCEPT
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Karl receives a call from the local police, who are concerned that his son may be
growing and distributing an illegal (but not dangerous) drug. Karl knows this suspicion to
be true. If he admits it to the police, his son will be arrested, and their family’s name will
be tarnished. If he lies, the police will assume the tip they got was false and go away.
Most people are split on this issue. How might it be evaluated by a
utilitarian?
Karl’s lying is morally right because he has an obligation to protect his son, even if his
son’s actions cause harm to others.
Karl’s lying is morally wrong because his obligation to the state is more important than
his son staying out of trouble, even though it would bring about no benefit for the state.
Karl’s lying is morally right because keeping his son out of trouble and his family’s
reputation clear will bring about more happiness than if his son is arrested.
Karl’s lying is morally wrong because it is sinful to lie, even when the consequences are
less than desirable.
CONCEPT
Applying Utilitarianism
2
When a utilitarian evaluates an action, which of the following is
The action's total effects on everyone
The action's effects on the agent
The action's rejection by society
The action's inherent sinfulness
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CONCEPT
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