Rule Utilitarians

question 58

Multiple Choice

Rule utilitarians

• A) believe that the optimal moral code will not normally produce 100% compliance.
• B) believe that the optimal moral code would consist of only one rule, namely, always act so as to maximize happiness.
• C) assume that everyone will always follow the rules, all the time.
• D) believe that an action is wrong if it fails to maximize happiness.

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