Ethicist:  The most advanced kind of moral motivation is based solely on abstract principles. This form of motivation...

Ryn on November 11, 2021

Abstract Principle?

How do we know what Jane based her decision on was an abstract principle?

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Jay-Etter on January 19, 2022

In the question, they define "abstract principle" in contrast to a decision made by calculated self-interest or the desire to adhere to societal norms or conventions. A, B, C, and E are all clearly made because of either self-interest or the desire to adhere to norms. D, on the other hand, is justified because Jadine believes the environment is more important than money. This is an abstract principle because it's not based on self interest or adhering to norms, unlike the other options.