A Bus Driver Is on Her Typical Route with a Busload

question 35

Multiple Choice

A bus driver is on her typical route with a busload of passengers when it begins to rain.The rain is so heavy that the route becomes dangerous, and she needs to drive very slowly to make sure she can see the road.She considers turning back to the bus station so that she can park her bus and at least try to get back home herself safely.However, she decides to keep driving on her route because she feels responsible to get her passengers to their destinations.What code of ethics is the bus driver exemplifying?

• A) ethic of autonomy
• B) ethic of justice
• C) ethic of community
• D) ethic of equality
• E) ethic of divinity

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Definitions:

Spencer

Refers to Herbert Spencer, a 19th-century philosopher known for his contributions to evolutionary theory and social philosophy.

Young

Being in the early stages of life, development, or existence; not old.

Hedonism

A philosophy or lifestyle focused on seeking pleasure and avoiding pain as the highest good or main goal of life.

Happiness

Happiness is a state of emotional well-being characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.