Many utilitarians would argue that
A) increased worker participation in industrial life is beneficial.
B) social utility is irrelevant to issues of justice.
C) there is already sufficiently equal distribution of income.
D) the free trade and laissez-faire view of Adam Smith best promote the total social good.

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Utilitarians prioritize the greatest good for the greatest number of people. In the context of industrial life, increased worker participation would lead to greater social utility by promoting a better quality of life for workers and potentially increasing overall productivity. The other options are not aligned with a utilitarian perspective.

Many Utilitarians Would Argue That