In discussing his model essay, McPherson points out that one way to object to an ethical premise is to identify and defend a(n) _______that conflicts with it.

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McPherson suggests that one way to object to an ethical premise is to identify and defend an independently plausible ethical principle that conflicts with it. This would challenge the initial ethical premise and require further examination of the underlying moral assumptions. Option A (fact) may not necessarily challenge the ethical premise itself, and option C (conclusion) and D (sound argument) may not offer a contradictory ethical principle to the premise in question.

In Discussing His Model Essay, McPherson Points Out That One