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Logial Reasoning (CLAT) Statement - Assumptions

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`Utilitarians believe that the right action is that which produces the most happiness.’

Which of the following claims is incompatible with the utilitarian view?

The right thing to do is to make the consequences of our actions as good as possible.

The right thing to do is to do our duty, whatever the consequences.

The right thing to do is to act on a rule which, if followed widely, produces the most happiness.

The right thing to do is to act from motivations which produce the most happiness.

Explanation:

Utilitarians believe that the action that produces maximum happiness is the right action.
Option (2) states that one should do one’s duty without giving any consideration to the consequences (happiness or misery).
Thus, option (2) is incompatible with the belief of Utilitarians.