What Is the Difference Between Virtue Ethics and Principle-Based Ethics

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between virtue ethics and principle-based ethics?

• A)Virtue ethics is based on character traits, whereas principle-based ethics is based on a set of rules.
• B)Virtue ethics is based on the consequences of actions, whereas principle-based ethics is based on character traits.
• C)Virtue ethics is based on set of rules, whereas principle-based ethics is based on consequences of actions.
• D)Virtue ethics is based on producing the greater good, whereas principle-based ethics is based on self-interest.

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