Generally speaking, consequentialists oppose affirmative action while nonconsequentialists favor it. Question 10 options: a) True b) False

Answer

b)

False

Explanation

Consequentialists hold that the consequences of one's actions are the basis of any judgment about whether an action is right or wrong. Affirmative action is used to benefit group of people vulnerable to discrimination whether by sex, color, origin, etc.  According to consequentialists, providing more education and employment opportunities for groups vulnerable to discrimination benefits the society by improving standards of living and reducing crime. Non-consequentialists oppose affirmative action because they argue that Justice, need to be committed to justice which is intrinsically valuable.

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