One criticism of ethical formalism is that the moral worth of an act
A) must be self-dependant
B) is irrelevant, only its consequences matter
C) should depend, at least in part, on something beyond itself
D) is already linked to its good or evil consequences

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Ethical formalism argues that the moral worth of an act lies in the intention of the person performing the act, regardless of the consequences. However, one criticism of this theory is that the moral worth of an act should depend, at least in part, on something beyond itself such as the consequences it brings about or the context in which it occurs. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

One Criticism of Ethical Formalism Is That the Moral Worth