By the Lights of Virtue Ethics, If You Rescue Someone

question 16

Multiple Choice

By the lights of virtue ethics, if you rescue someone from disaster solely out of a sense of duty, then your action is

• A) a morally deficient response.
• B) wrong.
• C) a morally appropriate response.
• D) selfless.

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Definitions:

Central

Being in the middle or at the core of something, often used to emphasize the importance or pivotal role of a concept or object.

Adult Motives

The underlying psychological forces that drive behaviors and decisions in grown individuals.

Parent/Child Relationships

The dynamic and interaction between a parent and their child, which can influence the child's development, behavior, and emotional well-being.

Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology that suggests certain behaviors might originate from past motivations but continue independently of those original reasons due to new motivations.