Gardner & Stern (2008)report That Six Aspects of Human Life

question 61

Multiple Choice

Gardner & Stern (2008) report that six aspects of human life most significantly and adversely affect the environment; toxic chemicals are one aspect.Which of the following does the study recommend as a way to lead a more sustainable lifestyle?

• A) Only purchase cosmetics and personal care products if their labels say "dermatologist-tested," "natural," and/or "organic."
• B) Only use pesticides inside your home.
• C) Replace household chemical cleansers with baking soda and vinegar.
• D) Use cosmetics and personal care products that contain parabens.

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Definitions:

Care-Based

An ethical perspective that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and the responsibility to care for others.

Virtue-Based

A moral philosophy that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in moral reasoning and ethical decision making.

Slave Morality

A concept in Nietzsche's philosophy contrasting master morality, suggesting that moral values originated in the oppressed, lower class and focus on virtues like humility and sympathy, as opposed to the aristocratic values of pride and power.

Master Morality

A concept from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche that values pride, strength, and nobility as qualities of the "master," as opposed to the "slave" morality, which values kindness, empathy, and sympathy.