Capella University - PHI 200 PHI200 ETHICS FINAL SOPHIA MILESTONE

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SOPHIA MILESTONE PHI 200 / PHI200 ETHICS FINAL 1 Mai has moved to the United States from Myanmar. She does not know how to drive and is frightened by the freeways and traffic congestion. Her hus... band insists that she learn to drive because they live in a suburb with no public transportation. “No,” says Mai firmly. “I am 38 years old and I have always been able to reach my destination without driving a car.” According to conventionalism, who has the stronger ethical stance— Mai or her husband? • Mai, because she does not want to learn to drive. • Her husband, because driving is a societal norm in the United States. • Her husband, because he cannot transport Mai everywhere she needs to go. • Mai, because driving is not valued in her society like it is in the United States. CONCEPT Applying Conventionalism 2 Henry vandalizes a local school on a friendly dare. How would a utilitarian classify this action? • Supererogatory • Neutral • Impermissible • Obligatory [Show More]

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