Which of the following is not one of the plausible starting points for moral thinking discussed in the text?

A) The consequences of our actions are the most morally import
B) Deliberately hurting other people requires justification
C) Neither the law nor tradition is immune from moral criticism
D) We are not obligated to do the impossible


Answer: A) The consequences of our actions are the most morally import

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