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Which ethical tradition focuses on evaluating actions based on the consequences for everyone involved?
Which ethical tradition focuses on evaluating actions based on the consequences for everyone involved?
- Consequentialism (correct)
- Deontology
- Utilitarianism
- Virtue ethics
In deontology, what is Kant's categorical imperative primarily concerned with?
In deontology, what is Kant's categorical imperative primarily concerned with?
- Universalizing moral rules (correct)
- Consequences of actions
- Maximizing personal gain
- Developing ethical virtues
Why would lying be considered unethical according to Kant's categorical imperative?
Why would lying be considered unethical according to Kant's categorical imperative?
- It lacks consequential benefits
- It treats others as means to an end (correct)
- It violates societal norms
- It maximizes personal benefits
What is the main difference between consequentialism and deontology as discussed in the text?
What is the main difference between consequentialism and deontology as discussed in the text?
According to virtue ethics, what should individuals focus on developing?
According to virtue ethics, what should individuals focus on developing?
Which ethical tradition views virtues as qualities that need constant exercise to make ethical decisions?
Which ethical tradition views virtues as qualities that need constant exercise to make ethical decisions?
What distinguishes good ethical behavior for consequentialists from deontologists?
What distinguishes good ethical behavior for consequentialists from deontologists?
According to Karl Popper's falsification principle, what should be clear about scientific hypotheses?
According to Karl Popper's falsification principle, what should be clear about scientific hypotheses?
What methodology post-Karl Popper involves peer review by the scientific community to ensure self-correction?
What methodology post-Karl Popper involves peer review by the scientific community to ensure self-correction?
What are the five principles of Dutch scientific research that are considered virtues?
What are the five principles of Dutch scientific research that are considered virtues?
Which of the following is NOT one of the fourteen ethical guidelines listed under 'Ethical Guidelines'?
Which of the following is NOT one of the fourteen ethical guidelines listed under 'Ethical Guidelines'?
What type of plagiarism involves republishing or reusing portions of a previously written text?
What type of plagiarism involves republishing or reusing portions of a previously written text?
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