Utilitarians claim that because all values are relative, no universally valid ethical principles apply to everybody.

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Utilitarians argue that the rightness or wrongness of actions depends on their consequences, specifically on their ability to maximize happiness or utility, rather than claiming all values are relative. They do propose a universally applicable principle, which is to maximize overall happiness or utility.

Utilitarians Claim That Because All Values Are Relative, No Universally