Deck 2: Ethical Principles

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A weakness of consequential ethics is that no action is always right or always wrong.
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According to one philosopher, the key to making a personal quality such as generosity part of your character is to practice it consistently.
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Which is a weakness of the principle of virtues?

A)Some actions promote one virtue while violating another.
B)People do not always agree on which virtue is the most important.
C)Conflicts may be irresolvable.
D)all of the above
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The principles of _____ very often lead to the same conclusion, or "right answer" to an ethical dilemma.

A)rights, duties, and virtues
B)egoism and utility
C)duties and utility
D)egoism, rights, and duties
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People often base ethical decisions on outcomes: will the result be good or bad, and for whom?
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_____ and _____ can be thought of as opposite sides of the same coin.

A)Egoism; the golden mean
B)Utility; virtue
C)Rights; duties
D)Universality; utility
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Match between columns
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
duty
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
value system
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
respect for persons
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
universality
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
right
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
virtue
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
golden mean
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
consequences
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
principle of virtues
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
egoism principle
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
principle of rights
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
utility principle
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
principle of duties
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
duty
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
value system
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
respect for persons
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
universality
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
right
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
virtue
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
golden mean
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
consequences
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
principle of virtues
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
egoism principle
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
principle of rights
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
utility principle
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
principle of duties
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
duty
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
value system
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
respect for persons
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
universality
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
right
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
virtue
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
golden mean
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
consequences
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
principle of virtues
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
egoism principle
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
principle of rights
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
utility principle
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
principle of duties
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
duty
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
value system
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
respect for persons
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
universality
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
right
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
virtue
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
golden mean
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
consequences
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
principle of virtues
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
egoism principle
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
principle of rights
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
utility principle
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
principle of duties
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
duty
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
value system
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
respect for persons
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
universality
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
right
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
virtue
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
golden mean
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
consequences
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
principle of virtues
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
egoism principle
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
principle of rights
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
utility principle
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
principle of duties
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
duty
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
value system
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
respect for persons
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
universality
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
right
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
virtue
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
golden mean
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
consequences
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
principle of virtues
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
egoism principle
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
principle of rights
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
utility principle
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
principle of duties
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
duty
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
value system
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
respect for persons
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
universality
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
right
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
virtue
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
golden mean
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
consequences
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
principle of virtues
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
egoism principle
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
principle of rights
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
utility principle
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
principle of duties
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
duty
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
value system
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
respect for persons
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
universality
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
right
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
virtue
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
golden mean
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
consequences
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
principle of virtues
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
egoism principle
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
principle of rights
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
utility principle
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
principle of duties
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
duty
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
value system
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
respect for persons
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
universality
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
right
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
virtue
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
golden mean
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
consequences
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
principle of virtues
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
egoism principle
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
principle of rights
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
utility principle
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
principle of duties
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
duty
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
value system
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
respect for persons
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
universality
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
right
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
virtue
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
golden mean
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
consequences
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
principle of virtues
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
egoism principle
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
principle of rights
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
utility principle
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
principle of duties
The effects or results of what people do
duty
The effects or results of what people do
value system
The effects or results of what people do
respect for persons
The effects or results of what people do
universality
The effects or results of what people do
right
The effects or results of what people do
virtue
The effects or results of what people do
golden mean
The effects or results of what people do
consequences
The effects or results of what people do
principle of virtues
The effects or results of what people do
egoism principle
The effects or results of what people do
principle of rights
The effects or results of what people do
utility principle
The effects or results of what people do
principle of duties
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
duty
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
value system
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
respect for persons
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
universality
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
right
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
virtue
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
golden mean
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
consequences
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
principle of virtues
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
egoism principle
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
principle of rights
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
utility principle
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
principle of duties
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
duty
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
value system
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
respect for persons
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
universality
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
right
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
virtue
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
golden mean
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
consequences
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
principle of virtues
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
egoism principle
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
principle of rights
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
utility principle
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
principle of duties
Question
A strength of consequential ethics is that you can almost always predict the consequences of your actions.
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With which principle or concept is the Greek philosopher Aristotle associated?

A)utility principle
B)universality
C)respect for persons
D)golden mean
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A strength of the principle of _____ is that it gives people a great deal of moral freedom.

A)egoism
B)rights
C)duties
D)virtue
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A weakness of the principle of rights is that people do not always agree on what their rights are.
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With which principle or concept is the German philosopher Immanuel Kant associated?

A)utility principle
B)principle of rights
C)principle of duties
D)golden mean
Question
Abortion, the death penalty, and euthanasia are issues debated according to the principle of rights.
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Deck 2: Ethical Principles
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A weakness of consequential ethics is that no action is always right or always wrong.
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According to one philosopher, the key to making a personal quality such as generosity part of your character is to practice it consistently.
True
3
Which is a weakness of the principle of virtues?

A)Some actions promote one virtue while violating another.
B)People do not always agree on which virtue is the most important.
C)Conflicts may be irresolvable.
D)all of the above
D
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The principles of _____ very often lead to the same conclusion, or "right answer" to an ethical dilemma.

A)rights, duties, and virtues
B)egoism and utility
C)duties and utility
D)egoism, rights, and duties
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People often base ethical decisions on outcomes: will the result be good or bad, and for whom?
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_____ and _____ can be thought of as opposite sides of the same coin.

A)Egoism; the golden mean
B)Utility; virtue
C)Rights; duties
D)Universality; utility
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When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
duty
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
value system
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
respect for persons
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
universality
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
right
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
virtue
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
golden mean
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
consequences
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
principle of virtues
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
egoism principle
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
principle of rights
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
utility principle
When Chaz started his own company, he chose to practice open-book management (sharing the company's financial information with employees)because he believes they have a right to know.
principle of duties
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
duty
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
value system
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
respect for persons
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
universality
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
right
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
virtue
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
golden mean
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
consequences
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
principle of virtues
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
egoism principle
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
principle of rights
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
utility principle
An ethical obligation that one individual has to others
principle of duties
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
duty
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
value system
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
respect for persons
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
universality
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
right
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
virtue
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
golden mean
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
consequences
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
principle of virtues
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
egoism principle
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
principle of rights
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
utility principle
A term used to describe how an individual is entitled to be treated by others
principle of duties
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
duty
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
value system
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
respect for persons
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
universality
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
right
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
virtue
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
golden mean
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
consequences
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
principle of virtues
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
egoism principle
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
principle of rights
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
utility principle
An ideal character trait that people should try to incorporate into their lives
principle of duties
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
duty
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
value system
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
respect for persons
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
universality
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
right
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
virtue
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
golden mean
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
consequences
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
principle of virtues
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
egoism principle
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
principle of rights
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
utility principle
Malik's company offers several matching gift programs. He chooses to donate to the one that will benefit the most people.
principle of duties
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
duty
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
value system
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
respect for persons
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
universality
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
right
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
virtue
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
golden mean
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
consequences
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
principle of virtues
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
egoism principle
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
principle of rights
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
utility principle
The idea that it is wrong to use other individuals in ways that harm them for one's own benefit
principle of duties
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
duty
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
value system
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
respect for persons
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
universality
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
right
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
virtue
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
golden mean
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
consequences
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
principle of virtues
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
egoism principle
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
principle of rights
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
utility principle
A way of viewing ethical right and wrong, often unique to an individual, a culture, or a subculture
principle of duties
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
duty
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
value system
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
respect for persons
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
universality
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
right
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
virtue
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
golden mean
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
consequences
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
principle of virtues
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
egoism principle
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
principle of rights
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
utility principle
Keith always gives an honest day's work because it's the right thing to do.
principle of duties
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
duty
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
value system
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
respect for persons
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
universality
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
right
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
virtue
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
golden mean
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
consequences
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
principle of virtues
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
egoism principle
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
principle of rights
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
utility principle
Ramona always finishes her work on time because she's a responsible person.
principle of duties
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
duty
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
value system
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
respect for persons
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
universality
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
right
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
virtue
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
golden mean
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
consequences
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
principle of virtues
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
egoism principle
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
principle of rights
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
utility principle
The method of defining virtues as perfect balances between opposite and undesirable extremes
principle of duties
The effects or results of what people do
duty
The effects or results of what people do
value system
The effects or results of what people do
respect for persons
The effects or results of what people do
universality
The effects or results of what people do
right
The effects or results of what people do
virtue
The effects or results of what people do
golden mean
The effects or results of what people do
consequences
The effects or results of what people do
principle of virtues
The effects or results of what people do
egoism principle
The effects or results of what people do
principle of rights
The effects or results of what people do
utility principle
The effects or results of what people do
principle of duties
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
duty
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
value system
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
respect for persons
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
universality
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
right
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
virtue
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
golden mean
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
consequences
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
principle of virtues
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
egoism principle
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
principle of rights
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
utility principle
Betty lies and takes credit for the team's work because she wants a promotion.
principle of duties
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
duty
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
value system
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
respect for persons
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
universality
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
right
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
virtue
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
golden mean
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
consequences
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
principle of virtues
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
egoism principle
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
principle of rights
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
utility principle
The idea that people should act as they would want others to act in the same situation
principle of duties
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8
A strength of consequential ethics is that you can almost always predict the consequences of your actions.
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9
With which principle or concept is the Greek philosopher Aristotle associated?

A)utility principle
B)universality
C)respect for persons
D)golden mean
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A strength of the principle of _____ is that it gives people a great deal of moral freedom.

A)egoism
B)rights
C)duties
D)virtue
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11
A weakness of the principle of rights is that people do not always agree on what their rights are.
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With which principle or concept is the German philosopher Immanuel Kant associated?

A)utility principle
B)principle of rights
C)principle of duties
D)golden mean
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Abortion, the death penalty, and euthanasia are issues debated according to the principle of rights.
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