Which of the following is a philosophy that focuses on the consequences of an action to determine if it is right or wrong and expresses the idea that anything that negatively affects the majority of people in a situation is morally wrong?
A) utilitarianism
B) social responsibility
C) preconventional morality
D) distributive justice

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Utilitarianism is a philosophy that focuses on the consequences of an action to determine if it is right or wrong. It expresses the idea that anything that negatively affects the majority of people in a situation is morally wrong. The other options do not specifically focus on the consequences of an action or the impact on the majority of people.

Which of the Following Is a Philosophy That Focuses on the Consequences