A "bare knuckles" utilitarian would likely respond to the criticism that utilitarianism violates common sense notions of right and wrong by saying:The criticism applies to act, not rule, utilitarianism. a) Life is not fair. b) What's so good about common sense? In the past, common sense was used to justify the inferiority of peoples of color and women, cruel and unusual punishment, etc. c) The good is the advantage of the stronger.