A crucial premise in Singer’s argument is his criterion of moral standing. He

argues that any being that can feel pain and experience pleasure has moral standing.
From what moral theory is Singer arguing?



a. Theory of Natural Law
b. Egoism
c. Utilitarianism
d. Kantianism


ANS: C

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