Moral Deliberation Requires Balancing Moral Principles Derived from Our Moral

question 17

Multiple Choice

Moral deliberation requires balancing moral principles derived from our moral theory with our considered moral judgments. The ultimate goal in this give-and-take of theory and judgment is

• A) consensus among moral agents.
• B) reflective equilibrium.
• C) reflective imperative.
• D) definitive answers.

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