Which Ethical Theory Does Not Believe in Absolute Rules and States

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which ethical theory does not believe in absolute rules and states that during an ethical dilemma,a person makes the most appropriate decision by considering all the alternatives and choosing the lesser among evils as the resolution?

• A) Casuist ethical theory
• B) Act utilitarianism
• C) Rule utilitarianism
• D) Moral relativism

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Definitions:

Symbolize

The act of representing something using symbols or symbolism.

Neither

A conjunction used to indicate that two or more specified alternatives are not the case.

Antecedent

The first part of a conditional statement, the "if" clause, indicating the condition in a hypothetical proposition.

Consequent

The outcome or result in a conditional statement, typically represented as the "then" part in an "if-then" logic proposition.