Under which ethical system would it be ethical to compel a few citizens to undergo painful or fatal medical tests in order to develop cures for the rest of the world?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Ethical fundamentalism
C) Distributive justice
D) Libertarianism

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Utilitarianism places the greatest value on the overall happiness and well-being of the majority, and sacrificing the well-being of a few individuals for the greater good of the larger population would be considered ethical under this system.

Under Which Ethical System Would It Be Ethical to Compel