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What does Weston advocate for in approaching ethical issues?
Sole reliance on traditional ethics
A rigid set of rules
Ignoring differing opinions
A practical, empathetic approach
How does Weston suggest we treat diverse perspectives in ethics?
With skepticism
As secondary to personal beliefs
As irrelevant
As important to consider
What is a key component of ethical decision-making, according to Weston?
Universal ethical principles
Financial implications
Public opinion
Personal convenience
What does Weston suggest about re-evaluating our values?
It is only for philosophers
It should be avoided
It is unnecessary
We should be open to it
According to Weston which statement is NOT true about values?
They shape our understanding of importance
Values are created as adults
They may have wide social and cultural agreement.
They are less important than facts
Weston's approach to values in ethics can be BEST described as:
US Centric
Thoughtful and inclusive
Focused on individualism only
Dismissive of differences
True or False: How does Weston suggest we handle value-driven choices?
Considering broader implications
True or False: In Weston's view, what is the relationship between ethics and laws?
Ethics goes beyond just following laws
True or False: Weston encourages readers focus solely on personal morality in their ethical inquiry.
False - Weston encourages us to actively engage and question our moral beliefs
