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What type of distinction involves literally describing a situation?
What type of distinction involves literally describing a situation?
- Descriptive distinction (correct)
- Value distinction
- Articulation distinction
- Normative distinction
Which of the following best represents normative ethics?
Which of the following best represents normative ethics?
- Stating facts on why someone hates America
- Describing a situation without passing judgment
- Arguing for how things should be based on values (correct)
- Discussing the reasons behind exam cheating
What is the role of evidence in ethics according to the text?
What is the role of evidence in ethics according to the text?
- Evidence is always factual and reliable
- Evidence can be misleading and fabricated at times (correct)
- Evidence is not important in ethical considerations
- Ethics should not be based on any form of evidence
In the context of exam cheating and privacy invasion, what does the university decide?
In the context of exam cheating and privacy invasion, what does the university decide?
Which type of distinction focuses on what should be, considering values?
Which type of distinction focuses on what should be, considering values?
What is the main purpose of discussing pedophiles according to the text?
What is the main purpose of discussing pedophiles according to the text?
What is the consequence of invading someone's privacy during exams?
What is the consequence of invading someone's privacy during exams?
What is one challenge mentioned regarding evidence in ethical considerations?
What is one challenge mentioned regarding evidence in ethical considerations?
Why is it important to understand 'what is going on in their head' in certain situations according to the text?
Why is it important to understand 'what is going on in their head' in certain situations according to the text?
In the context of ethics, what does 'literal description' primarily focus on?
In the context of ethics, what does 'literal description' primarily focus on?