Rule utilitarians believe that we ought to act per a set of rules of that would lead to optimal consequences in society if they were to be accepted by
A) everyone, or almost everyone.
B) the agent throughout his life.
C) the agent at the point in the action is performed.
D) the agent and the people directly affected by the agent's actions.

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Rule utilitarians focus on the consequences of adopting certain rules universally. They argue that the best rules are those that would lead to the greatest overall happiness if they were to be accepted and followed by everyone, or almost everyone.

Rule Utilitarians Believe That We Ought to Act Per a Set