Which of the following claims would Rachels reject?

a. Some people would be better off dead.
b. Sometimes performing active euthanasia would not violate anyone's rights.
c. Killing someone painlessly is permissible whenever it is in his or her best interests.
d. It is not always morally right to maximize utility.


c. Killing someone painlessly is permissible whenever it is in his or her best interests.

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