The principle of utility tells us to
A) maximize good over evil
B) distribute good as widely as possible
C) neither a nor b
D) both a and b

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The principle of utility states that actions should be taken to maximize overall happiness or pleasure and to minimize overall pain or suffering. This means that the goal should be to maximize the overall good or benefit, while distributing it as widely as possible. Therefore, both choices A and B are correct.

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