Utilitarianism ________ only when societal consequences are aligned with private consequences.
A) enters into conflict with self-interest
B) coincides with altruism
C) coincides with self-interest
D) coincides with fundamentalism

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Utilitarianism holds that the best action is one that maximizes overall happiness and minimizes overall suffering for all affected individuals. This includes the person making the decision. Therefore, it coincides with self-interest when the private consequences of the action align with the societal consequences. However, it can enter into conflict with self-interest when the private consequences for the individual making the decision do not align with the overall societal happiness.

Utilitarianism ________ Only When Societal Consequences Are Aligned with Private