The Idea That "The Ends Justify the Means" Was a Basic

question 74

Multiple Choice

The idea that "the ends justify the means" was a basic tenet of:

• A) reciprocity.
• B) the theory of moral unity.
• C) Machiavelli.
• D) Donaldson and Dunfee.

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Definitions:

Pessimism

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Experience Seeking

A psychological trait characterized by the pursuit of novel and intense experiences and sensations.

Sensation Seeking

A trait characterized by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense, and the willingness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences.

Good Sensation

A positive, often physical, feeling or experience that is pleasing to the senses.