Prinz defends the view known as sentimentalism. This is the view that __________.
A) Sentiment is a faculty of will that enfeebles the minds of the confused
B) The disposition to feel approbation or disapprobation is a precondition to the proper application of the terms "right" and "wrong"
C) Emotions must be checked if one is to make an unbiased moral decision
D) The view that most of the social evils of the day, racism, crime, poverty, are due to improper parenting and the lack of proper socialization

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Sentimentalism, as defended by Prinz, posits that emotions play a foundational role in moral judgment. Specifically, it suggests that our capacity to feel approval (approbation) or disapproval (disapprobation) is essential for applying moral terms like "right" and "wrong." This view emphasizes the importance of emotional responses in moral evaluations.

Prinz Defends the View Known as Sentimentalism