Which Statement Most Accurately Reflects Kant's View of Ethics and Morality

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately reflects Kant's view of ethics and morality?

• A) "An action is ethical if it attempts to promote the greatest good and inflict the least harm that is possible in a situation."
• B) "A person is acting ethically as long as he or she is not violating the rights of others."
• C) "Each rational being is ethically bound or obligated to act first and foremost from a sense of duty. Indeed, only dutiful actions have moral worth."
• D) "Everything fundamental in ethics derives from communal values, social goals, and traditional practices."

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Definitions:

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that prevents muscle damage during excessive force generation, by causing muscle relaxation in response to high tension in the tendons.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, a monosynaptic reflex integral for posture and locomotion.

Crossed Extensor Reflex

A reflex action whereby stimulation of one limb results in the extension of the opposite limb.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neural circuitry mechanism that allows for coordinated muscle contraction and relaxation, ensuring smooth and efficient movements.