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In class we discussed act utilitarianism. In your own words,
describe the view. Give an example of how a utilitarian would
think about a particular kind of action. In comparison with
some of the other ethical views we've discussed (e.g.,
relativism, Divine Command Theory, ethical egoism, etc.), what
do you think of it as a moral view? What are some of its
strengths as a theory? Weaknesses? Explain.

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