Rule utilitarians say that we should not violate a moral rule even if doing so will maximize happiness because

A. producing the greatest happiness for the greatest number is not always the right thing to do.
B. following moral rules will always make someone unhappy.
C. following moral rules creates more overall happiness than allowing exceptions.
D. we should not blindly follow moral rules.


Answer: C

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