When encountering two possible courses of action that would produce the same balance of good over evil
A) utilitarianism gives us perfect guidance
B) utilitarianism gives no guidance
C) ethical formalism gives us perfect guidance
D) ethical formalism gives no guidance

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Utilitarianism relies on maximization of overall happiness, but in situations where both courses of action have identical outcomes in terms of good and evil, there is no way to determine which one would truly maximize happiness. Therefore, utilitarianism cannot provide guidance in this situation. Ethical formalism, on the other hand, relies on adherence to moral rules and principles, which would still apply even if both courses of action have the same balance of good and evil. However, ethical formalism may not necessarily provide perfect guidance as there could be different interpretations of moral rules and principles.

When Encountering Two Possible Courses of Action That Would Produce