Sally's Prescriptive Moral Theory combines two separate and unrelated principles to create an all-encompassing moral theory that must be followed by moral agents at all times. The first is rooted in consequentialism and is as follows: 1. Moral agents should cause moral pain or suffering only when the pain or suffering is justified by a moral consideration that is more important than the pain or suffering caused. The second is an autonomous theory, where the autonomy of the other must be respected, it is 2. Moral agents should respect the autonomy of moral agents. This requires always taking moral agents' rational goals into account when making decisions that might affect them. The more important the goals are to the agents, the greater the importance of not hindering them. Since Sally's theory involves two separate principles, Sally takes into account the possibility that they overlap. To do this, it includes an option on how to resolve conflicts. According to the theory, if principles lead to conflicting actions, then moral agents should resolve the conflict on a case-by-case basis by deciding which principle should be followed given the proposed actions and circumstances. To begin the evaluation of Sally's moral theory we must consider the strengths of the theory, I have chosen to focus on autonomy, as it is vital when defining a prescriptive ethical theory, particularly when individuals interact with each other. The purpose of the state is to promote the well-being of its citizens. When the individual has the ability to pursue autonomous desires, he thus allows humanity to develop by promoting his own personal goals. Challenges arise when the individual has no goals or their goals are not recognized. Communist societies in which ... middle of paper ... ...reserve the principle of autonomous decisions might be considered somewhat more plausible. Essentially the only flaw to address is conflict action, since conflict no longer occurs. The objections remain based solely on the inclusion of moral agents and the promotion of individual goals, while introducing the additional problem of self-interest that accompanies important autonomy. The theory remains flawed, as it cannot be adequately modified by a single change. Sally's prescriptive moral theory “picks and chooses” from other existing theories and combines them to create a hybrid theory. This creates difficulties as the overlap reduces clarity and limits the strength of any single argument. This is a challenge that cannot be overlooked; Sally's theory fails to demonstrate structural reliability and is therefore too problematic to have valid moral merit.