The Belief That Ethical Decisions Should Be Based on Helping

question 1

Multiple Choice

The belief that ethical decisions should be based on helping without personal benefit is called:

• A) egoism.
• B) the altruistic perspective.
• C) the utilitarian perspective.
• D) beneficence.

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