Jeremy Bentham developed the utilitarian calculus, which is a method of determining which actions are morally preferable by:
A) democratically selecting an action based on the opinions of others.
B) weighing the costs and the benefits of each action.
C) calculating how quickly each action will produce results.
D) selecting an appropriate compromise between pain and pleasure.

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Bentham's utilitarian calculus involves evaluating the consequences of actions by weighing their costs and benefits to determine which action maximizes overall happiness or pleasure.

Jeremy Bentham Developed the Utilitarian Calculus, Which Is a Method