501 Critical Reading Questions

a.
show that there are both positive and negative aspects of 
utilitarianism.
b.
suggest that making a list of pros and cons is not an effective
way to make a decision.
c.
emphasize that utilitarians consider both the good and the bad
before making a decision.
d.
indicate that readers will learn how to make decisions using
pro/con lists.
e.
show readers that they are probably already familiar with the
principles of utilitarian reasoning.
122.
The word 
posits
in line 3 means
a.
agrees.
b.
asserts.
c.
places.
d.
chooses.
e.
denies.
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123.
According to the definition of utilitarianism in lines 3–11, stealing
bread to feed hungry children would be