A/An ______ utilitarian faced with the situation of giving false testimony would likely do so because the consequences of that particular act would be good.

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An act utilitarian considers each individual action and evaluates it based on its consequences, choosing the action that leads to the greatest good for the greatest number of people. In the given situation, if the consequences of giving false testimony would be good, an act utilitarian would likely do so. Rule utilitarians, on the other hand, focus on following rules that promote the greatest good, even if a particular action might not always lead to the best consequences. Hedonistic and moral do not accurately describe this ethical framework.

A/An ______ Utilitarian Faced with the Situation of Giving False