A deontological, or _____, approach to ethics _____
A. act-oriented/argues that actions have a moral character apart from their consequences
B. act-oriented/claims that the ethical character of an action depends on whether its consequences are positive or negative
C. results-oriented/claims that the ethical character of an action depends on whether its consequences are positive or negative
D. results-oriented/argues that actions have a moral character apart from their consequences
Answer: A
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