Question

True or False. The following is an example of the reasoning of a rule utilitarian: "If the practice of lying is bad, then one ought not to lie now, even if in this case to lie would actually bring about better consequences."

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

Rule utilitarian is a view that an action will be morally correct if is done by following a correct rule. Rule utilitarian argues that following a rule under any circumstances will be more beneficial over all, even if following the rule in an individual event might be troublesome. It means to follow a rule under any circumstance will be beneficial in the long run.

The belief of rule utilitarian is objected by many opponents who are of the view that there should be exception to following a rule under special circumstances.