Utilitarianism is a moral philosophy that holds that ________.
A) the morally justified action has no bearing on aggregate well-being
B) the rightness of an action is judged by an individual's willingness to perform that action
C) human well-being is evaluated in terms of individuals' capabilities.
D) moral good is judged in terms of consequences

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Utilitarianism is a consequentialist moral theory where the morally justified action is judged based on its consequences. The rightness or wrongness of an action is determined based on its ability to bring about the greatest happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people affected by the action. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Utilitarianism Is a Moral Philosophy That Holds That ________