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      Question

      Which of the following best describes the teleological

      approach in Ethics? 
      A It is used to judge if an action is right, fair and honest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B It advocates for doing certain things because it is inherently correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C An action can only be judged by its consequences Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Focus on developing the individual personal characteristics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E The key purpose of ethics is to increase freedom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Teleological ethics derives its title from the Greek word telos meaning end. Therefore it judges the ethics of a decision by the outcome that it achieves. Teleological approach advocates that certain kinds of actions are right because of the goodness of their consequences. Teleological theories lay stress on the good, the valuable, and the desirable.

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