Limitations of utilitarianism include
A) it is difficult to calculate amounts of good and evil
B) merely being good for the majority does not necessarily make an act moral
C) there is no basis for choosing between equal amounts of good and evil
D) all of the above

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Utilitarianism has several limitations, including difficulties in calculating amounts of good and evil, the fact that an act may be good for the majority but still not be moral, and a lack of basis for choosing between equal amounts of good and evil. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, and C) are correct limitations of utilitarianism.

Limitations of Utilitarianism Include