Moral deliberation requires balancing moral principles derived from our moral theory with our considered moral judgments. The ultimate goal in this give-and-take of theory and judgment is

A. reflective equilibrium.
B. consensus among moral agents.
C. definitive answers.
D. reflective imperative.


Answer: A. reflective equilibrium.

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