How Can the Ethical Objectivist Respond to the Motivational Argument

question 42

Multiple Choice

How can the ethical objectivist respond to the motivational argument?

• A) By arguing that moral judgments alone aren't able to motivate us
• B) By arguing that beliefs alone are able to motivate us
• C) Both of the above
• D) None of the above

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