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Applying utilitarian ethics, what is the right thing to do?

The right thing to do, according to utilitarian ethics, is not to cheat. Utilitarian ethics considers the
impact of the deeds-its consequences. The important implications are the overall happiness created for
everyone affected by the action, with a focus on the longer term happiness. Cheating may bring
happiness, but only for a brief moment. When you don't cheat, greater number of people will be
pleased since your teacher and parents will be proud of what you achieve if you do your best with
honesty. Utilitarian ethics may allow deception and lying, but what matters in the end is the amount of
people who can benefit and their long-term happiness.

Using utilitarian ethics, what is the reason for your decision.

My judgment is solely influenced by the quantity of people who could benefit as well as what
seeks long-term enjoyment, as defined by utilitarian ethics. The reason I opted not to cheat is
because it results in long-term pleasure and fewer misery. When we consider outcomes,
taking the quiz honestly may cause discomfort, but only for a short time. It's simply a one-time
quiz, so I can try harder next time and consider the incident as motivation to study the topics
more often. Knowing that doing your best allows you to grow, cheating may merely cause you
to be dissatisfied in the long run, ignoring your shame and conscience. Only I gained from
cheating, and when I don't, it results in a wider number of people benefiting, particularly the
teacher, who could access my progress, and my parents, who knew I grew up with integrity
and morals they taught.  The amount of moments of happiness I'll have if I don't cheat is
bigger than the number of happy moments I'll get if I cheat. I may be delighted because I
received better scores when I cheat, but I don't learn. If I don't, I'll understand the importance
of studying, hard work, and perseverance in learning.

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