Which of the following statements is true about a formalist?
A) A formalist places ethical focus on the worth of an individual.
B) A formalist predominantly believes and works for the common good.
C) A formalist attempts to achieve utilitarianism as fast as possible.
D) A formalist evaluates the consequence or end result of lying and not lying itself.
E) A formalist lays less emphasis on duty or moral obligation.

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For a formalist (one who expresses the ethics of formalism), the ethical focus is on the worth of an individual. Individuals have rights, and these rights should not be infringed, even at the expense of society as a whole, because they have an intrinsic moral value to them.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Formalist