What makes wrong acts wrong and right acts right

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Question: Applying and Evaluating Utilitarianism

If utilitarianism is correct, is lying always morally wrong? Why or why not? What would make lying right or wrong according to utilitarianism? Do you think this this is in agreement with a kind of "commonsense morality"? In other words, does the utilitarian view sound reasonable to you in regards to lying?

Do you think utilitarianism does a good job explaining what makes wrong acts wrong and right acts right, generally speaking? Explain.

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