Science and Political Thought Quick Check

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Investigate the concept of utilitarianism. Which example best fits the philosophical idea?(1 point)
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The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.
The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.

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

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

We either all succeed, or we all fail, no in-between.

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The example that best fits the philosophical idea of utilitarianism is:

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

Utilitarianism is a moral theory that suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility. It emphasizes the importance of the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

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