What Does It Mean to Say That an Ethical Rule

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that an ethical rule is fundamental?

• A) It may never permissibly be broken.
• B) Every other moral rule is derived from it.
• C) It is not explained by some deeper, more basic rule.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Myth

A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or forces, that serves to explain a natural or social phenomenon, or the customs or ideals of a society.

Define

To describe the nature or basic qualities of; to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.

Rite of Passage

A ceremonial event that marks an individual's transition from one status to another, particularly in societies with clearly defined life stages.

Stages

Distinct phases or periods in a process of development, a sequence of activities, or within a life cycle.