Utilitarianism requires that agents always
A) consider each option and its effects before deciding how to act.
B) always be motivated by maximizing the good.
C) always act to achieve optimific results.
D) All of the above

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Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory that requires agents to act in ways that produce the best overall outcomes, or optimific results, rather than focusing on motivations or the process of considering options.

Utilitarianism Requires That Agents Always