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which of the following ethical theories defines actions as right or wrong in and of themselves?
consequentialism
deontology
conventionalism
virtue - based ethics

Explanation:

Consequentialism judges actions by their outcomes, not inherent morality. Conventionalism ties morality to social norms. Virtue-based ethics focuses on character traits rather than the inherent rightness/wrongness of actions. Deontology, by contrast, holds that actions are inherently right or wrong based on rules and duties, regardless of consequences.

Answer:

B. Deontology