Which of the Following Appropriately Summarizes Calhoun's Central Objection

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following appropriately summarizes Calhoun's central objection?

• A) Undue emphasis on shared humanity underestimates how basic moral interests are shaped by social location.
• B) There is no formal, abstract notion of the "moral self."
• C) There is no use for a formal, abstract notion of the "moral self."
• D) The traditional emphasis on our common humanity overemphasizes how contingent matters influence individuals' moral interest.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Systematic Scrutiny

A methodical and thorough examination or investigation of a subject or system.

Objective Realities

Objective realities are facts or conditions that exist independently of individual beliefs, biases, or perceptions, grounded in empirical evidence.

Subjective Feelings

Personal emotions or sensations experienced uniquely by an individual, not necessarily observable by others.