The moral position that right and wrong can be understood in terms of their effect on something's purpose is
A) A functionalist theory of morality
B) A realist theory of morality
C) An instrumental theory of morality
D) A deontological theory of morality

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A functionalist theory of morality suggests that moral rightness or wrongness is determined by how actions affect the purpose or function of something, aligning with the idea of understanding morality in terms of effects on purpose.

The Moral Position That Right and Wrong Can Be Understood