“60% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the DRC. Significant amounts of this is
mined under appalling conditions often by child labourers.” My personal
opinion on this statement is most closely described by:
A. What’s cobalt got to do with to me?
B. The DRC is a long way from where I live so I don’t really care.
C. This is just a fact of global supply chains and necessary for global
economic growth, which is in everyone’s best interest.
D. I wonder who is profiting out of this?
E. It breaks my heart to see children exploited. This is morally wrong and must
not be allowed.
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Step 2: Answer the following questions
Which is the most likely utilitarian option in the multiple choice question
above?
Statement E "It breaks my heart to see children exploited. This is morally
wrong and must not be allowed"
(For understanding of this answer)
Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that considers the greatest good for the greatest
number of people. It suggests that actions and decisions should be made based on
their ability to promote the overall well-being of society, rather than just focusing on
individual interests. In the context of the statement "60% of ……………………………
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