Of the following, which most accurately defines the idea of a "moral patient"?
A) A being who is incapable of experiencing pleasures and pains.
B) A being who is capable of moral reasoning but is not subject to moral duties.
C) A being who is incapable of moral reasoning but is subject to moral duties.
D) A being who is capable of having interests of equal weight to humans' interests.

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A "moral patient" is typically defined as a being who can be affected by our actions and has interests that matter morally, even if they cannot engage in moral reasoning themselves. This means their interests, such as avoiding suffering or seeking pleasure, should be considered in moral deliberations, similar to humans.

Of the Following, Which Most Accurately Defines the Idea of a "Moral