According to the Text, What Is Wrong with the Principle

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what is wrong with the principle of universalizability?

• A) It fails to explain what's wrong with lying.
• B) It permits the actions of principled fanatics.
• C) It falsely claims that the central moral virtue is benevolence.
• D) It makes the morality of actions solely a matter of their consequences.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious methods used to shield oneself from anxiety triggered by thoughts or feelings deemed unacceptable.

Actual Self

An individual's perception of themselves, including their attributes and who they currently are.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, embodying their aspirations and values.

Self-actualized Individuals

People who have achieved their fullest potential, realizing their capabilities, and expressing their true selves.