In 1996, the Atlanta Olympic Committee designed and built a tall structure shaped like the Olympic Torch, for visitors to climb to get a view of the city. The design was not wheelchair accessible, as the required changes to the design would alter the structure's appearance significantly. The decision was that no one would be allowed to climb to the top. This decision reflects which philosophy?
A) preconventional morality
B) social responsibility
C) distributive justice
D) utilitarianism

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The decision reflects utilitarianism, which is a philosophy that emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number of people. By not allowing anyone to climb the structure, the committee aimed to avoid discrimination against those who couldn't access it due to its design not being wheelchair accessible. This approach seeks to maximize overall happiness and minimize unhappiness or harm, even if it means no one gets to experience the climb.

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