Why Does Steinbock Discuss Donaghy's Argument That Human Beings Are

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Multiple Choice

Why does Steinbock discuss Donaghy's argument that human beings are entitled to a privileged position in the moral community?

• A) Steinbock rejects Donaghy's conclusion.
• B) Steinbock agrees with Donaghy's conclusion but rejects his premises.
• C) Steinbock agrees with Donaghy's conclusion and his premise that some degree of intelligence is morally relevant.
• D) Steinbock is objecting to Donaghy's claim that human intelligence is morally relevant.

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