Act-utilitarianism is the theory that:
A) the morally right action is the one covered by a rule that, if generally followed, would produce the most favorable balance of good over evil, everyone considered
B) right actions are those that directly produce the greatest overall good, everyone considered
C) right actions are those that advance one's own best interests
D) right actions are those that conform to our moral intuitions

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Act-utilitarianism is the belief that the right action is the one that produces the greatest overall good, taking into account everyone affected by the action. This means that the action that produces the most pleasure and the least pain is the morally correct one. This differs from rule-utilitarianism, which focuses on following rules that result in the greatest overall good, rather than on individual actions. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe act-utilitarianism.

Act-Utilitarianism Is the Theory That