Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)

4th Edition

ISBN: 9780134639673

Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland

Publisher: PEARSON

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5. In a common ethical riddle, a person is forced to make a decision that will result in injury to either their child or 100 strangers. This riddle is an appeal to which perspective?
1. A. Intent
2. B. Consequences
3. C. Character
4. D. Fairness

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Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)

Ch. 2 - For each of the following situations, indicate...Ch. 2 - For each of the following situations, indicate...Ch. 2 - For each of the following situations, indicate...Ch. 2 - For each of the following situations, indicate how...Ch. 2 - 1. Which statement about ethical codes is NOT...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2RQ Ch. 2 - 3. When considering alternative solutions, the...Ch. 2 - 4. In the (fictitious) story of George Washington...Ch. 2 - 5. In a common ethical riddle, a person is forced...Ch. 2 - Prob. 6RQ

Ch. 2 - 7. Why do you have an obligation to act to benefit...

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5. In a common ethical riddle, a person is forced to make a decision that will result in injury to either their child or 100 strangers. This riddle is an appeal to which perspective? A. Intent B. Consequences C. Character D. Fairness

Solution Summary: The author explains that the right option is "B. Consequences". The riddle is an appeal to the consequence perspective.

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