The greatest happiness principle states that actions are
A) right to the extent that they can be universally willed.
B) wrong to the extent that they contradict the divine will.
C) right to the extent that they promote pain.
D) wrong to the extent that they produce pain and prevent pleasure.

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The greatest happiness principle, also known as utilitarianism, states that actions are right to the extent that they produce pleasure or happiness and wrong to the extent that they produce pain or prevent pleasure. Therefore, the correct choice is D because it accurately reflects the principle.

The Greatest Happiness Principle States That Actions Are