Question

    Which of the following is NOT a major branch of ethics?

    A Metaethics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Normative ethics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Applied ethics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Descriptive ethics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Descriptive ethics is not a major branch of ethics. The major branches of ethics are: Metaethics: This branch examines the nature of ethics and explores questions about moral language, moral realism, and the foundations of morality. Normative ethics: Normative ethics is concerned with establishing and evaluating moral norms and principles that guide human behavior. It includes theories like consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Applied ethics: Applied ethics deals with the practical application of ethical principles to specific situations or fields, such as medical ethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics.

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