______ consequentialists are subject to criticism for the argument that if they take rules to be absolute and without exception,then they will have abandoned consequentialism.

A) Ego
B) Act
C) Pleasure
D) Rule

The statement in the question refers to Rule consequentialists. Rule consequentialism is a form of consequentialism that holds that general rules should be followed in order to promote the greatest good for the greatest number. However, some critics argue that if rule consequentialists take these rules to be absolute and without exception, they will have abandoned consequentialism because they are prioritizing the rules over the consequences. Therefore, the best choice is D) Rule.