In the current debate over the morality of stem cell research, a utilitarian would most likely hold that:
A) the research's morality should be based on what the majority of people feel is right.
B) stem cell research is immoral because it is a violation of natural law.
C) stem cell research is immoral because an embryo is potentially a rational person and, as such, has rights.
D) stem cell research is moral since the potential benefits outweigh any harm to nonsentient embryos.

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Utilitarianism evaluates the morality of actions based on their consequences, aiming to maximize overall happiness or benefit. Stem cell research's potential to cure diseases and alleviate suffering would likely be seen as outweighing the harm to nonsentient embryos.

In the Current Debate Over the Morality of Stem Cell