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The theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable balance of pleasure over pain, or the most happiness, considering everyone affected by the action, is called _______.

These are actions that go beyond one’s duty, and they are never morally required, but they are very praiseworthy and very good actions.

This concerns the justification for resorting to war; the justice of going to war.

The non-moral, scientific view that the motive for all our actions is in fact always self-interest.

The theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that God commands is called ________.

A version of utilitarian theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that directly produces the most favorable balance of good over evil, or the most happiness, everyone considered.

Incompatibilism is the view that determinism and moral responsibility are compatible.

Euthanasia performed by withholding or withdrawing measures necessary for sustaining life is called ____________.

What makes an inductive argument strong?

According to Kant, this is an imperative that we should follow regardless of our particular wants and needs.