In This Essay Chisholm Argues That Free Actions Are Possible

question 11

Multiple Choice

In this essay Chisholm argues that free actions are possible because they are caused not by indefinitely long sequences of preceding events but rather by an agent (or self) . He calls the former kind of causation "event causation" and the latter "agent causation." In his view, when we act freely, we act like God-a prime mover that is itself unmoved, an uncaused cause of events.
-According to Chisholm, if the act of a sinner proceeds from God as the Prime Mover, then

• A) the sinner is responsible for what he or she does.
• B) the sinner is not responsible for what he or she does.
• C) God is not all powerful.
• D) the sinner is blameworthy.

Distinguish between business ethics, marketing ethics, and corporate social responsibility.

Identify key stakeholders in corporate social responsibility and understand their roles and interdependencies.

Evaluate the ethical implications of marketing decisions on society, the environment, and global issues.

Appreciate the role of corporate social responsibility in a company's ethical climate and its impact on society and the environment.

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