McCloskey's Utilitarian Informant thought experiment is intended to show that

A. utilitarianism is consistent with our notion of rights.
B. utilitarianism is not consistent with our notion of rights.
C. rights can be given proper respect by maximizing happiness for all concerned.
D. maximizing happiness is more important than rights.


Answer: B

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