There are four major modern criticisms of the teleology of classical virtue theory. Select the one that does NOT belong in the list.
A) Must what is good for someone always be linked with what he or she does best?
B) Why should rationality be the overriding purpose for humans?
C) Why should we be virtuous if there is no personal profit involved?
D) Why should there be just one purpose for humans?

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Criticism C does not belong because it questions the motivation for virtue in terms of personal profit, which is not a critique of teleology (the study of purpose) in classical virtue theory. Classical virtue theory, especially as articulated by philosophers like Aristotle, posits that living a virtuous life is intrinsically linked to achieving eudaimonia or flourishing, which is considered the ultimate goal or purpose of human life. The criticisms represented by A, B, and D directly challenge the teleological assumptions of classical virtue theory regarding human purpose and the role of rationality, whereas C questions the incentive for virtue from a more pragmatic or consequentialist standpoint, not directly engaging with the teleological aspects.

There Are Four Major Modern Criticisms of the Teleology of Classical