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What is the ethical term used to describe actions that are seen as going 'above and beyond the call of duty'?
What is the ethical term used to describe actions that are seen as going 'above and beyond the call of duty'?
Which of the following is NOT a category discussed in the text regarding ethical actions?
Which of the following is NOT a category discussed in the text regarding ethical actions?
In the context of the text, which term best describes actions that are neither wrong to do nor ethically necessary to do?
In the context of the text, which term best describes actions that are neither wrong to do nor ethically necessary to do?
What distinguishes supererogatory actions from obligatory actions?
What distinguishes supererogatory actions from obligatory actions?
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If someone helps another person without being ethically obligated to do so, their action is considered:
If someone helps another person without being ethically obligated to do so, their action is considered:
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What does it mean when something is described as ethically 'obligatory'?
What does it mean when something is described as ethically 'obligatory'?
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Which term describes an action that is both wrong to do and right not to do?
Which term describes an action that is both wrong to do and right not to do?
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When is it easiest to determine if an action is ethically obligatory?
When is it easiest to determine if an action is ethically obligatory?
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Which term describes actions that are neither right nor wrong from an ethical perspective?
Which term describes actions that are neither right nor wrong from an ethical perspective?
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Why would parents be considered ethically 'obligated' to care for their children?
Why would parents be considered ethically 'obligated' to care for their children?
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