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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