Which of the following statements holds true for the term “rights-based argument” with regard to the ethical respectability of the star system?

Select one:

a. It refers to the argument that criticizes the star system as ethically unacceptable by claiming that extreme wealth disparities are ethically reproachable because of the emotional turmoil they cause within a community.

b. It refers to the argument that defends the star system as ethically acceptable by claiming that the general welfare can be served by wealth imbalances in society.

c. It refers to the argument that criticizes the star system as ethically unacceptable and recommends that formulas for wealth distribution should avoid extremes.

d. It refers to the argument that defends the ethical respectability of the star system by claiming that disallowing accumulations is a violation of human freedom.

e. It refers to the argument that defends the star system as ethically acceptable by claiming that extraordinarily high levels of responsibility and success merit extraordinarily high levels of compensation.