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A classic ethical dilemma is the hypothetical case of a man stealing from a grocery store in order to feed his starving family. If you used the Utilitarian Principle to evaluate this situation, you might argue that stealing the food is

wrong, because the man would not want the grocer to steal from him.

acceptable, because the higher value is the survival of the family.

wrong, because if everyone where to do this, the concept of personal property is defeated.

acceptable, because the grocer suffers the least harm.