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Which ethical theory operates based on the happiness or satisfaction of the majority of people?
Which ethical theory operates based on the happiness or satisfaction of the majority of people?
Why do 'good' people perform good actions?
Why do 'good' people perform good actions?
In a scenario where a company decides to gradually phase out a hazardous material due to high immediate costs, which ethical theory aligns with this decision?
In a scenario where a company decides to gradually phase out a hazardous material due to high immediate costs, which ethical theory aligns with this decision?
Which ethical theory focuses on performing actions out of a sense of moral duty rather than based on consequences?
Which ethical theory focuses on performing actions out of a sense of moral duty rather than based on consequences?
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If a company prioritizes the protection of individual rights and freedoms in its decision-making, which ethical theory is it likely following?
If a company prioritizes the protection of individual rights and freedoms in its decision-making, which ethical theory is it likely following?
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Why might someone argue against the concept of Virtue Ethics?
Why might someone argue against the concept of Virtue Ethics?
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What is a potential drawback of applying Cost-Benefit Analysis in ethical decision-making?
What is a potential drawback of applying Cost-Benefit Analysis in ethical decision-making?
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'The greatest good for the greatest number' is a key principle associated with which ethical theory?
'The greatest good for the greatest number' is a key principle associated with which ethical theory?
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'Act as if the maxim of your action were to become universal law' is a foundational concept in which ethical theory?
'Act as if the maxim of your action were to become universal law' is a foundational concept in which ethical theory?
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'Respect for persons' is a central tenet of which ethical theory?
'Respect for persons' is a central tenet of which ethical theory?
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