While Utilitarianism Is "Ends-Based" and Deontology Is "Rules-Based," _____________,Considered to Be

question 54

Multiple Choice

While utilitarianism is "ends-based" and deontology is "rules-based," _____________,considered to be a higher stage of moral reasoning,is based on achieving excellence in morals by practicing morally valued character traits.

• A) relativism
• B) egoism
• C) virtue
• D) fundamentalism
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Gut Feelings

Intuitive judgments and responses that one cannot articulately rationalize, often based on experience.

Intuition

The capacity to grasp concepts intuitively, without relying on deliberate thought.

Rapidly Formed

Quickly developed or put together, often with little preparation or forethought.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves making decisions based on how closely new information resembles existing stereotypes or prototypes.