When Making a Donation at the Local Goodwill, Martha Tells

question 64

Multiple Choice

When making a donation at the local Goodwill, Martha tells the clerk that her old computer is in perfect working order when she knows it is not, just so she can deduct more on her taxes. Which theory best describes Martha's behavior?

• A) Utilitarianism
• B) Deontology
• C) Egoism
• D) Justice

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Debit Side

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