Act utilitarians often oppose rule utilitarianism because
A) it cannot support justice or rights.
B) they oppose all moral rules and principles.
C) rule utilitarianism does not consider consequences.
D) following a rule can keep us from maximizing overall utility in specific cases.

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Act utilitarians believe that the rightness of an action depends solely on its consequences, and following a rule might prevent achieving the best outcome in specific situations.

Act Utilitarians Often Oppose Rule Utilitarianism Because