When consideration of the various ethical approaches results in conflicting conclusions,the decision maker should:
A) select one of the options randomly because all carry equal ethical certitude
B) respect everyone and do what a virtuous person would do
C) do nothing, because consensus has not been achieved
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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When faced with conflicting conclusions from different ethical approaches, the decision maker should approach the situation with a virtuous character and consider what a morally upright person would do in the given situation. This approach takes into account the overall moral character of the individual and encourgages ethical behavior even when there is no clear consensus on the right thing to do. Choosing an option randomly or doing nothing could result in negative consequences and should be avoided.

When Consideration of the Various Ethical Approaches Results in Conflicting