Casuistic reasoning can be helpful in which of the following situations?
A) An ethical dilemma between two competing values or principles.
B) Discerning if integrity preserving compromise is possible.
C) Identifying when a decision maker is making exceptions for herself and her friends.
D) Both a & b
E) Both b & c

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Casuistic reasoning involves considering individual cases and comparing them to similar cases in order to determine a solution or decision. This type of reasoning is particularly helpful in ethical dilemmas where two competing values or principles are involved, as well as in discerning whether an integrity-preserving compromise is possible. Therefore, the correct answer is D – both of these situations can benefit from casuistic reasoning.

Casuistic Reasoning Can Be Helpful in Which of the Following