The Imperative of Responsibility Holds That

question 11

Multiple Choice

The imperative of responsibility holds that

• A) we should halt technological progress until we can do so responsibly.
• B) humans are responsible for the environment.
• C) we should act so that the effects of our actions are compatible with permanent human life.
• D) we should adopt human happiness as primary responsibility.

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Definitions:

Medical Lawsuits

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Tobacco Company

A company that produces and sells tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco.

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