13. Give an example of a possible conflict between a consequentialist theory and a considered moral judgment. (Show how these two may be inconsistent.) 14. Provide an example of a conflict between a nonconsequentialist theory and a moral judgment based on the consequences of an action. 15. Using the moral criteria of adequacy, evaluate act-utilitarianism.
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A possible conflict between a consequentialist theory and a considered moral judgment could be the classic "trolley problem." In this scenario, a runaway trolley is heading towards five people tied to the tracks. You have the ability to switch the trolley to a Show more…
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