Which of the following people is the best example of an autonomous moral agent?

A. Hyun, who looks to reason when seeking moral guidance
B. Pierre, who acts on what he personally feels is right for him
C. Omar, who looks to cultural traditions when making moral decisions
D. Jayne, who looks to her philosophy professor for answers to what is moral


Answer: A

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