Utilitarianism may agree to animal experiments under certain circumstances. Which is the most likely circumstance?
A) whenever there are no obligations to consider the pain of nonrational creatures
B) whenever it creates the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people
C) whenever we can determine that the suffering of the animal is minimal
D) whenever there is a large amount of happiness at stake in terms of profit for the doctors, the university, or business

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Utilitarianism focuses on the outcome that generates the greatest happiness for the greatest number. If animal experiments lead to significant benefits for many people, utilitarianism may consider them justifiable.

Utilitarianism May Agree to Animal Experiments Under Certain Circumstances