When the benefits of an action outweigh its costs,the action is considered ethically preferred according to:
A) Utilitarian reasoning.
B) Virtue ethics.
C) Theological reasoning.
D) Plato and Aristotle.

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Utilitarian reasoning considers the overall happiness and well-being of society. If an action brings more benefits than costs, it will likely result in greater happiness and therefore be considered ethically preferred.

When the Benefits of an Action Outweigh Its Costs,the Action