Utilitarianism assumes a person cannot know all costs and benefits of his or her actions.

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Utilitarianism, as a philosophical theory, does indeed involve calculating the costs and benefits of actions to maximize happiness or utility, but it does not inherently assume that a person cannot know all costs and benefits. It rather focuses on the outcome or consequences of actions aiming for the greatest good for the greatest number, despite practical challenges in knowing all outcomes.

Utilitarianism Assumes a Person Cannot Know All Costs and Benefits