According to traditional utilitarianism, what makes an action right is that it
A) is approved of by one's culture.
B) maximizes reflective equilibrium.
C) conforms to deontological rules.
D) maximizes overall happiness, everyone considered.

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Traditional utilitarianism posits that the rightness of an action is determined by its ability to produce the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people, considering everyone affected by the action.

According to Traditional Utilitarianism, What Makes an Action Right Is