Vincenzo thinks that morality means doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. He believes actions should be judged as right or wrong based on their consequences. Which philosophical system does Vincent most likely embody?
A) deontology
B) utilitarianism
C) moral sense theory
D) Confucian virtue theory

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Utilitarianism holds that moral correctness depends on the consequences of actions and how much utility they generate. A moral society is one that generates the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Vincenzo Thinks That Morality Means Doing the Greatest Good for the Greatest