Beauchamp and Childress propose focal virtues that are more pivotal than others in characterizing a virtuous person. These focal virtues include (select all that apply):
a. compassion.
b. discernment.
c. temperance.
d. trustworthiness.
e. integrity.
f. devotion.
Answer:
a. compassion.
b. discernment.
d. trustworthiness.
e. integrity.
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