Zoe blatantly cheated on her test. However, everyone else in the class was cheating as well and the teacher did not seem to care. Zoe cheated to bring the problem to the teacher's attention. Which of the following would a Utilitarian believe about this situation?
a. Zoe should be evaluated based on his reason for cheating and should possibly avoid punishment.
b. Zoe should be expelled to set an example to other students.
c. Zoe should not be punished because she has the right to act in her own self-interest.
d. None of the above is correct.
B
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