When Can One Determine Whether an Action Is "Good or Bad

question 6

Multiple Choice

When can one determine whether an action is "good or bad"?

• A) Philosophers disagree that this can be conclusively proven.
• B) By looking at the future implications of an action
• C) By looking backwards to identify relative costs and benefits
• D) None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Political economy

An interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between politics and economics, focusing on how political institutions, the political environment, and the economic system influence each other.

Power mongering

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Subordinated people

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Legitimacy

The recognized right or acceptance of an authority, rule, or agreement as valid and proper.