Asked by Jacob Dickinson on Sep 29, 2024

What, according to utilitarianism, is intrinsically valuable?

A) Happiness
B) Acting from duty
C) Acting in accordance with duty
D) Autonomy

Autonomy

The capacity of individuals to make informed, uncoerced decisions about their own lives and actions.

Duty

A moral or legal obligation to perform or refrain from performing some action, often derived from one's role, position, or circumstances.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment, often considered as an aim in life and a factor in evaluating the quality of life.

  • Identify the intrinsic values proposed by different ethical theories.