Godwin's Fire Rescue thought experiment illustrates Godwin's view that
A) maximizing happiness is never as important as our special duties to others.
B) the life of his mother is of more value than the life of the archbishop.
C) maximizing happiness is more important than our special duties to others.
D) special duties trump utility.

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Godwin's Fire Rescue thought experiment suggests that one should save the person who can contribute more to the general happiness, indicating that maximizing happiness is more important than special duties to others.

Godwin's Fire Rescue Thought Experiment Illustrates Godwin's View That