It seems unavoidable that act utilitarianism will run into a serious problem with justice and rights as long as it
A) allows majority interests to outweigh minority interests.
B) includes intensity and duration in its calculations.
C) weighs effects in terms of their probabilities.
D) uses rules of thumb to make complicated decisions more easily.

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Act utilitarianism focuses on maximizing overall happiness, which can lead to situations where the rights and justice for minorities are compromised if it benefits the majority.

It Seems Unavoidable That Act Utilitarianism Will Run into a Serious