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What is the philosophical idea that informs the "usefulness" of an action and its outcome?
a. scientific method
b. humanism
c. inalienable rights
d. utilitarianism
a. scientific method
b. humanism
c. inalienable rights
d. utilitarianism
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The philosophical idea that informs the "usefulness" of an action and its outcome is **d. utilitarianism**. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that evaluates the morality of actions based on their consequences, specifically aiming to maximize overall happiness or utility.