In Pointing Out the Shortcomings of Rule-Based Ethical Theories, the Philosopher

question 4

Multiple Choice

In pointing out the shortcomings of rule-based ethical theories, the philosopher William Frankena says that principles without virtues are

• A) irrelevant.
• B) intractable.
• C) impotent.
• D) intelligible.

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