Which of the following is not a weakness of binary thinking about ethics as good or bad?
A) Doing nothing, because of the fear that action will cause further harm.
B) Limiting consideration of alternative ethical viewpoints or creative problem solving.
C) Rationalizing harmful consequences as ethically good or necessary.
D) Imagining potential good or harmful consequences of a possible action.

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Imagining potential good or harmful consequences of a possible action is not a weakness of binary thinking about ethics as good or bad. In fact, considering the consequences of an action is a common approach in ethical decision-making. The other options (A, B, and C) all represent weaknesses of binary thinking, such as inaction due to fear, limited consideration of alternative perspectives, and rationalizing harm as good or necessary.

Which of the Following Is Not a Weakness of Binary