A ________ focuses on doing what is "right" (based on moral principles or values such as honesty), whereas a _________ focuses on doing what will maximize societal welfare.
A) utilitarian; virtue follower
B) deontologist; consequentialist
C) virtue follower; utilitarian
D) consequentialist; deontologist

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A deontologist is someone who believes in doing what is right based on moral principles or values, while a consequentialist focuses on maximizing societal welfare. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is the opposite, as a utilitarian focuses on maximizing societal welfare while a virtue follower focuses on moral principles. Option C is incorrect as it is the opposite of the correct answer, and option D is the reverse of option B.

A ________ Focuses on Doing What Is "Right" (Based on Moral