With attention to the reasoning that Rachel uses to reject moral skepticism, create your own argument that defends or rejects moral skepticism. Your answer must include all of the following:
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- State a thesis.
- The reasoning Rachels uses to argue that the Cultural Differences Argument is invalid (including an explanation that is consistent with what Rachels says in his article (but not a direct quotation) of what the term ‘invalid’ means).
- The reasoning Rachels uses to argue that the Provability Argument is unsound (including an explanation that is consistent with what Rachels says in his article (but not a direct quotation) of what the term ‘unsound’ means).
- At least four direct quotations from Rachels’ article with page numbers provided. Be sure that each quotation is fully explained in your own words.
- Supporting arguments (reasons for accepting your thesis)
- Opposing arguments with refutations (reasons that someone might give to reject your thesis and why you would disagree with those reasons)
- At least three specific ideas from this Unit’s discussion board, including what was said, who said it, and whether you are using it to support your thesis, oppose your thesis, or for some other purpose. These ideas should be fully integrated into your response, not just added at the end.
- A consideration of whether a moral skeptic can reject slavery and other practices that reasonable people now agree are unjust.