For rule utilitarianism, the right act in a given situation is
A) normally determined by a rule or practice that is known to promote greater overall utility.
B) always what will create the greatest overall utility.
C) what is most widely accepted and practiced in one's culture.
D) None of the above

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Rule utilitarianism holds that the rightness of an action is determined by the adherence to rules that, when followed, tend to promote the greatest overall utility.

For Rule Utilitarianism, the Right Act in a Given Situation