One Way for an Objectivist to Reply to the Argument

question 20

Multiple Choice

One way for an objectivist to reply to the argument from categorical reasons is to

• A) deny that categorical reasons exist.
• B) deny that moral requirements must provide us with reasons for action.
• C) deny that moral judgments are intrinsically motivating.
• D) deny that only desires can be intrinsically motivating.

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Definitions:

Quality Loss Function (QLF)

A mathematical function that identifies all costs connected with poor quality and shows how these costs increase as product quality moves from what the customer wants.

Costs of Quality

The expenses associated with preventing, detecting, and correcting defective work, categorised into prevention costs, appraisal costs, and failure costs.

ISO 14000

A series of environmental management standards established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Source Inspection

Quality control methodology where components or materials are inspected at the supplier's site before shipment to the manufacturer.