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Aristotle's concept of moderation,in which one should not err toward excess or deficiency,is called:

A) the principle of eudaimonia
B) the principle of the golden mean
C) the principle of moral latitude
D) the principle of the moral exemplar

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The difference between deontological ethical systems and teleological ethical systems is that:

A) Deontological systems focus on intent instead of consequences.
B) Deontological systems prioritize the ends over the means.
C) Teleological systems focus on intent instead of consequences.
D) Teleological systems prioritize the means over the ends.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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A structured set of principles that defines what is moral is referred to as:

The definition of eudaimonia or happiness is equivalent to the idea of hedonism.

Ethical systems are the same as moral rules.

An ethical system which judges the consequences of an act is referred to as:

Utilitarianism would sacrifice the individual for the good of the majority.

In _______________ utilitarianism,only the basic utility derived from an action is examined.

The _________________ principle directs a decision maker to act according to a specific,unbending rule.

According to the concept of ______________________ humans naturally and inherently seek self-interest,and that they can do nothing else because it is their nature.

Which ethical system embraces human's inclination for self-preservation?

Which ethical system is concerned with needs and relationships?

In ______________ utilitarianism,one judges an action in reference to the precedent it sets and the long-term utility of the rule set by that action.

Immanuel Kant is most associated with which ethical system?

Which of the following is one of the three principles of ethical decision making as described by Krogstand and Robertson?

Giving someone a car because they need it,and then having them die in a car crash because the brakes failed is a good act under Ethical formalism.

______________________ is the philosophical position that,although there are a few universal truths,different situations call for different response; therefore,some action can be right or wrong depending on situational factors.

Compare and contrast hypothetical and categorical imperatives.Provide an example of each.

_____________________ is an ethical system that defines good as that which results in the greatest good for the greatest number.

Altruistic acts that benefit the individual by ensuring reciprocal assistance reflect: