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The document discusses a case study involving a 78-year old man named Mr. Jimenez who has smoked two packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years and now has chronic pulmonary disease. While his doctor demands he quit smoking due to health risks, Mr. Jimenez enjoys smoking and becomes irritable when trying to quit. The document analyzes this scenario from an act utilitarian perspective, which determines morality based on consequences. It suggests that from this view, Mr. Jimenez continuing to smoke may maximize

Author

Jewell Nivera Carpio

Language

EN