Nestlé's marketing of Good Start infant formula promoted the product as hypoallergenic.However,some severely milk-allergic infants experienced serious side effects after using Good Start,including convulsive vomiting.A Nestlé vice president defended the claim and product,saying,"I don't understand why our product should work in 100 percent of cases.If we wanted to say it was foolproof,we would have called it allergy-free.We call it hypo-,or less,allergenic." Nestlé's actions exemplify which of the following philosophies?
A)existentialism
B)moral idealism
C)communism
D)socialism
E)utilitarianism

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Utilitarianism is a personal moral philosophy that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number by assessing the costs and benefits of the consequences of ethical behavior.Nestlé officials seemingly believed that most allergic infants would benefit from Good Start-"the greatest good for the greatest number."

Nestlé's Marketing of Good Start Infant Formula Promoted the Product