Utilitarianism claims that justice
A) Is morally important.
B) Is not absolute.
C) Is morally irrelevant.
D) Both a and b

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Utilitarianism, a form of consequentialism, posits that the morality of an action is determined by its outcome, with the goal being to maximize overall happiness or utility. Thus, it acknowledges the moral importance of justice (A) but also suggests that justice can be flexible if it leads to greater overall happiness, indicating it is not absolute (B).

Utilitarianism Claims That Justice