A Person Who Believes That Universal and Absolute Ethical Guidelines

question 18

Multiple Choice

A person who believes that universal and absolute ethical guidelines cannot be formulated is operating according to a(n) ________ ethical perspective.

• A)utilitarian
• B)skeptical
• C)agnostic
• D)deontological

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Definitions:

Biological Makeup

The genetic and physiological characteristics that define an organism, including its cellular, structural, and functional attributes.

Surrounding Culture

The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group, or the broader context of an individual's environment.

Basic Tastes

The fundamental groups of taste sensations that humans can detect, traditionally identified as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, described as savory or meaty, due to the presence of glutamate.