All the following are true of utilitarianism except
A) the act that brings the most happiness is sometimes morally wrong.
B) it recognizes the right act as that which maximizes well-being.
C) everyone's well-being matters equally.
D) utilitarianism sometimes conflicts with conventional morality.

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Utilitarianism is a moral theory that suggests an action is right if it leads to the most happiness for the greatest number of people. It does not consider an act that brings the most happiness as morally wrong, which contradicts the fundamental principle of utilitarianism. Choices B, C, and D accurately reflect aspects of utilitarianism: it aims to maximize well-being (B), considers everyone's well-being equally (C), and acknowledges that its conclusions can sometimes conflict with conventional morality (D).

All the Following Are True of Utilitarianism Except