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qid 11210 · philosophy
Question: Baier argues that genuine moral rules:
- must take into account the interests of all living beings.
- make take into account the interests of all sentient beings.
- should primarily focus on preserving the natural environment.
- must align with societal norms and expectations.
- are based solely on religious doctrines.
- must be for the good of human beings.
- should be universally applicable regardless of cultural differences.
- must only consider the interests of the individual making the moral decision.
- are primarily directed toward promoting self-interest.
- are only applicable to those who choose to follow them.
Our answer: F. must be for the good of human beings. Source quote machine-checked (exact quote)
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Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry "Baier, Kurt (1917-)" by Bernard Gert, via Encyclopedia.com
https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/baier-kurt-1917
“Baier describes this content by saying that moral rules must be for the good of everyone alike.”
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