Question

which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue - based ethics? a.) sandra is looking for an ethical system that is based in religious teachings. b.) sadie is looking for an ethical system that focuses on being good, not just on doing good things. c.) seth is looking for an ethical system that evaluates actions in and of themselves. d.) sean is looking for an ethical system that is based on the effects of actions.

Explanation:

Virtue-based ethics centers on developing good character traits (being a good person) rather than just evaluating actions or their outcomes, or tying ethics to religious rules.

• Option a aligns with divine command theory, not virtue ethics.
• Option b matches virtue ethics' focus on "being good" (cultivating virtuous character) over just "doing good" actions.
• Option c describes deontology, which judges actions inherently.
• Option d describes consequentialism, which judges actions by their effects.

Answer:

b.) Sadie is looking for an ethical system that focuses on being good, not just on doing good things.