According to Mill's utilitarianism

A) rights are certain moral rules, the observance of which is of the utmost importance for the long-run, overall maximization of happiness.

B) there are no moral rights.

C) the rights possessed by human beings remain unchanged for all times and places.

D) rights are those rules that a majority of the society would agree to behind the "veil of ignorance."


A

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