George has always been a peaceful, law-abiding man, and he has raised his kids to be the same way. He donates to charitable causes and provides a comfortable life for his family. One night he takes his kids to a carnival and in the parking lot, they are confronted by an armed robber. The robber has a knife and threatens to harm one of George's kids if he does not hand over his wallet. A teleological response to the situation would require George to:
A)remain passive, regardless of the consequences.
B)pray for guidance.
C)fight hard against the robber, regardless of the injury he might inflict.
D)only be concerned with protecting himself.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A teleological approach focuses on the consequences of actions rather than the actions themselves. In this scenario, fighting hard against the robber to protect his children aligns with a teleological perspective, as it prioritizes the outcome (the safety of his children) over the nature of the action (engaging in violence).

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