Which of the following characteristics distinguishes moral standards from other sorts of standards?

A) moral standards are purely optional

B) moral standards take priority over other standards, including self-interest

C) moral standards cannot be justified by reasons

D) moral standards must be set or validated by some authoritative body


B

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