Identify the two main ethical theories and briefly define each.

What will be an ideal response?


utilitarianism - proposes that everyone, including persons, organizations, or society in general, should make choices that promote the greatest balance of good over harm for everyone

deontology - asserts that ethical decision making is based on moral rules and unchanging principles that are derived from reason and can be applied universally

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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