Text 1: Philosopher Dr. Emma Wells defends moral expertise. "Trained ethicists have specialized knowledge that improves moral reasoning," Wells argues. "Just as we defer to doctors on medical questions, we should consult ethicists on moral matters."
Text 2: Political theorist Dr. David Park challenges moral expertise. "Democratic legitimacy requires citizens to decide moral questions," Park contends. "Deferring to experts removes decisions from democratic contestation. Moral expertise threatens political equality."
What political concern does Park raise about Wells's proposed deference?
That ethics has no subject matter
That expert moral authority could undermine democratic self-governance
That doctors have no medical expertise
That training never improves reasoning
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Park argues deferring to experts "removes decisions from democratic contestation" and "threatens political equality." Expert authority conflicts with democratic citizen authority.
- Evidence: Park: "Democratic legitimacy requires citizens to decide."
- Reasoning: Expert deference reduces citizen decision-making.
- Conclusion: Moral expertise threatens democratic self-governance.
Choice A is incorrect because Park discusses moral decisions. Choice C is incorrect because Park doesn't challenge medical expertise. Choice D is incorrect because Park's concern is political, not epistemic.