Under Which Ethical System Would It Be Ethical to Compel

question 25

Multiple Choice

Under which ethical system would it be ethical to compel a few citizens to undergo painful or fatal medical tests in order to develop cures for the rest of the world?

• A) Utilitarianism
• B) Ethical fundamentalism
• C) Distributive justice
• D) Libertarianism

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Definitions:

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of connective tissue found in various parts of the body, providing support with some flexibility, such as in the nose, trachea, and at the ends of ribs.

Vertebrae

Vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (backbone) in vertebrates, providing structural support and housing for the spinal cord.

Stratified Squamous

A type of epithelial tissue composed of flat, layered cells that protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for most life forms on Earth, critical for cellular respiration in animals and photosynthesis in plants.