Asked by vattikunta saranath on Apr 25, 2024

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Act Consequentialism rejects general rules and ______.

A) relies instead on long-term planning
B) requires decisions on a case-by-case basis.
C) rejects rational evaluation of consequences
D) requires self-sacrifice in every act

Act Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges the moral worth of an action based solely on the outcomes or consequences of that action.

Case-by-case Basis

An approach to decision-making that involves evaluating each situation individually rather than applying a general rule.

  • Absorb the underlying principles and divergences distinguishing Act from Rule Utilitarianism.
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Syed Athar Hussain7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Act consequentialism determines the morality of an action based on the consequences of each individual situation. It does not rely on general rules, thus decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis.