Multiple Choice
Suppose a fine-tuned involuntary organ donation rule were acceptable to rule utilitarianism but conflicted with rule utilitarian principles of personal rights. Which of the following is true of the way forward?
A) Ordinary rule utilitarianism could resolve this using the dilemma principle.
B) Using the dilemma principle may not adequately respect personal rights.
C) Following the rule that creates the greatest overall utility could best respect personal rights.
D) All of the above
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