Which of the Following Is the Overall Point of the Author's

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the overall point of the author's discussion of "doing ethics"?

• A) Doing ethics is difficult, but not doing it is foolish.
• B) Doing ethics requires many years of careful study.
• C) Most people should rely on wiser authorities to do ethics for them.
• D) Doing ethics is unavoidable for everyone.

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