Speculation Is Foolish Unless You Have Reason to Believe That

question 80

True/False

Speculation is foolish unless you have reason to believe that the odds are stacked in your favor.

---

Definitions:

Ethical Absolutism

The belief in universal ethical standards that apply to all cultures and individuals regardless of context or situation.

Situational Ethics

A philosophy that ethical decisions should be made based on the context of a particular situation rather than by following absolute moral rules.

Deontology

A branch of ethics that focuses on the morality of actions based on adherence to defined rules or duties, regardless of the outcomes.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a person is forced to choose between two morally correct but contradictory actions, with no clear solution.