The utilitarianism has been criticized for allowing injustice. Which of the following is a criticism involving justice?
A) The calculation of utility treats people more as numbers than human beings with emotions.
B) Arguments for the greater good sometimes rationalize the uncritical use of power that harms individuals or groups in the minority.
C) Utilitarians are obligated to sacrifice their personal interests for the good of others.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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All the options listed are criticisms of utilitarianism related to justice. A) highlights the issue of reducing individuals to mere numbers in utility calculations, B) points out how utilitarian arguments can justify harm to minorities in the name of the greater good, and C) shows how utilitarianism might demand personal sacrifices that could be seen as unjust.

The Utilitarianism Has Been Criticized for Allowing Injustice