Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Deontological

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the deontological theory and the utilitarian ethical theory?

• A)The deontological theory considers the welfare of the people, while the utilitarian ethical theory does not consider the welfare of the people.
• B)The deontological theory compares a current ethical dilemma, while the utilitarian ethical theory is a belief in time-and-place ethics.
• C)The deontological theory states that people should adhere to their duties when analyzing an ethical dilemma, while the utilitarian ethical theory is founded on the ability to predict the consequences of an action.
• D)The deontological theory states that the truth of a moral judgment is relative to the judging person or group, while the utilitarian ethical theory is a character trait valued as being good.

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