Moral idealism refers to a personal moral philosophy that prioritizes universal individual rights or duties, regardless of the outcome. It is believed that these rights or duties should be upheld by individuals regardless of the consequences, as they align with moral principles that are universally applicable.

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Moral Idealism Is

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Moral idealism is:

A) a societal moral philosophy based on the Golden Rule of the Judeo-Christian ethic.
B) a personal moral philosophy that considers individual rights or duties as universal, regardless of the outcome.
C) a democratic consensus of moral principles and laws that govern the behaviour of individuals based on legislation adopted at the federal, state and local levels.
D) a personal moral philosophy that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number by assessing the costs and benefits of the consequences of ethical behaviour.

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