Expressivism attempts to solve simple subjectivism's inability to give a plausible account of moral discussion and disagreement by arguing that when they give arguments for their views, they are
A) attempting to shame each other into doing the right thing.
B) attempting to coerce each other into doing the right thing.
C) attempting to modify each other's emotional responses.
D) merely asserting their own emotional responses.

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According to expressivism, when individuals give arguments for their moral views, they are attempting to modify each other's emotional responses rather than merely asserting their own emotional responses. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choice A and B are incorrect because they suggest that individuals are attempting to force each other to do the right thing through shame or coercion, which is not the basis of expressivism. Choice D is also incorrect because it suggests that individuals are simply stating their emotions, rather than attempting to influence the emotions of others.

Expressivism Attempts to Solve Simple Subjectivism's Inability to Give a Plausible