Act utilitarians often extend scope to include nonhumans, such that
A) any nonhuman belongs within scope.
B) humans and nonhumans are equally relevant to utilitarian calculations.
C) nonhumans experience pain to the same degree (duration and intensity) as humans under the same conditions.
D) nonhumans can adopt act utilitarianism in their own decision-making.

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Act utilitarians consider the interests of all sentient beings, human or nonhuman, as equally relevant in their calculations of utility, focusing on the consequences of actions for all affected parties.

Act Utilitarians Often Extend Scope to Include Nonhumans, Such That