Question

Which of the following statements about manipulation would a strong believer of the principle-based ethical tradition most likely support?
A. Cases of paternalistic manipulation, in which someone is manipulated for their own good, are acceptable.
B. Manipulation executed without deception is acceptable.
C. Even unsuccessful manipulations are guilty of ethical wrong.
D. The ethical consequence of manipulation depends on the personal characteristics of the manipulator.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Even unsuccessful manipulations are guilty of ethical wrong.

Explanation:

This is most likely what a strong believer of the principle-based ethical tradition would support. Such a person would most likely believe that an act is wrong or right based on the principles that a person adheres to and which guide his actions. Under this assumption, manipulation is wrong by principle, which means that it would be considered a wrong act regardless of whether it succeeds or not.