You’re absolutely right about that. In fact, there’s a danger that it can be a fully general counterargument against any moral theory at all! After all, they might simply be rationalizing away the flaws...
I wouldn’t endorse using it as a counterargument at all, honestly. If you can point out actual rationalizations, that’s one thing, but merely calling someone a sophisticated arguer is absolutely a Bad Idea.
You’re absolutely right about that. In fact, there’s a danger that it can be a fully general counterargument against any moral theory at all! After all, they might simply be rationalizing away the flaws...
I wouldn’t endorse using it as a counterargument at all, honestly. If you can point out actual rationalizations, that’s one thing, but merely calling someone a sophisticated arguer is absolutely a Bad Idea.