Question
Legal Studies Question on Jurisprudence
Utilitarianism works on the basic premise “the greatest happiness for the greatest number.” In this context which of the following statement is incorrect ?
i. An act can increase happiness for the greatest number of people but still fail to maximize the net good in the world if the smaller number of people whose happiness is not increased much more than the greater number gains.
ii. The principle of utility would allow sacrifices of the smaller number to the greater number.
A
Statement i is correct
B
Statement ii is correct
C
Both statements are correct
D
Both statements are wrong
Answer
Statement i is correct
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A):Statement i is correct .