Recently,a project team for Cosco,the world's largest children's products company,developed a high chair that could be used as an infant feeding seat,a youth chair,a play chair,a booster chair,and when reclined,an infant bed.Its design could be made and sold for $49.Cosco rushed the chair into production to beat its competition before it was properly safety-tested.When some children were injured as a result of this chair,Cosco denied culpability.The firm said that only a few consumers had had any trouble with the chair-and probably didn't assemble them correctly.Most consumers,however,were very satisfied with the chair and had no problems with it.Cosco's actions exemplify which of the following philosophies?
A)existentialism
B)moral idealism
C)communism
D)socialism
E)utilitarianism

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Cosco's actions exemplify utilitarianism, which is the philosophy of maximizing overall happiness or pleasure. In this case, Cosco rushed the chair into production to beat its competition, which would have led to higher profits for the company and potentially lower prices for consumers. However, this decision was made at the expense of safety testing, which ultimately led to children being injured. Cosco's response to the injuries also focused on the majority of satisfied consumers rather than taking responsibility for the safety issues, again prioritizing overall happiness or pleasure (satisfaction) over individual safety.

Recently,a Project Team for Cosco,the World's Largest Children's Products Company,developed