Which of the following statements is the most accurate?
a. In discussing environmental ethics, good factual information from scientists is necessary, because once we have clear empirical data, we will be able to formulate correct public policies.
b. In discussing environmental ethics, good factual information from scientists is not necessary, because empirical data is simply irrelevant to ethics.
c. In discussing environmental ethics, good factual information from scientists is necessary, but it is not sufficient; we need to combine that data with clear and sound ethical reasoning.
C
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Compared to Native Americans, how did Europeans who came to the Americas look upon nature and the land?
a. They revered the land as much as the Native Americans did. b. They looked upon nature as something to be exploited and used. c. They were unwilling to sacrifice the beauty of the land and nature to survive. d. They enjoyed the unknowns of nature.
Which Genesis figure sees a "ladder" stretching from earth to heaven in a dream?
A. Isaac B. Abel C. Noah D. Jacob
Many business analysts feel the best way to evaluate the ethics of a business decision is to analyze social costs and compare them to
a. those affected by the decision. b. the cost of consequences. c. social benefits. d. the greatest net benefits.