Moral idealism is a personal moral philosophy that prioritizes individual rights and duties as universal, regardless of the outcome. It places a strong emphasis on the inherent value of ethical principles and actions, rather than the potential consequences of those actions.

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Moral Idealism Is

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Moral idealism is:

A) 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.
B) 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.
C) a societal moral philosophy based on the Golden Rule of the Judeo-Christian ethic.
D) a personal moral philosophy that considers individual rights or duties as universal, regardless of the outcome.

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