Utilitarianism and the Rights Approach

The Utilitarian approach to decision-making asks one to identify the various courses of action that are available, to determine who will be affected by each of these options, and to determine what benefits or harms are likely to result from each. Finally, one is expected to choose the action that will produce the greatest benefits and the least harm (Schick & Vaughn, 1999). In essence, this approach emphasizes the maximization of "happiness," which is understood

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