Jermaine, a member of a student organization, supports the move to increase the membership fees for their organization in order to keep the club solvent, even though some of the members might not be able to afford the increase. He is taking the __________ approach to moral reasoning.
A) moral rights
B) justice
C) utilitarian
D) individualistic

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Jermaine is taking a utilitarian approach to moral reasoning by supporting the increase in membership fees because it benefits the majority of the organization and keeps the club solvent, even though some members may be unable to afford the increase. He is prioritizing the overall good for the group over the individual needs of a few members.

Jermaine, a Member of a Student Organization, Supports the Move