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Under the categorical imperative, an unethical decision that would have only a small impact is acceptable as long as no one else in society acts the same way.

Categorical Imperative

A concept developed by the philosopher Immanuel Kant as an ethical guideline for behavior. In deciding whether an action is right or wrong, or desirable or undesirable, a person should evaluate the action in terms of what would happen if everybody else in the same situation, or category, acted the same way.

Unethical Decision

A choice or judgment that goes against moral principles or professional standards, often resulting in harm or unfairness.

Society

Society is a group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community, often sharing common traditions, institutions, and values.

  • Grasp the foundational ethical theories, including duty-based ethics, outcome-based ethics, and the principle of rights theory.
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