The first two stages in the process of ethical analysis, as presented in the text, concern:
A) issued definition and moral philosophy
B) core values and "gut check"
C) interpretation and explanation
D) core values and fact gathering
E) moral philosophy and "gut check"

Question

The first two stages in the process of ethical analysis, as presented in the text, concern: 
A) issued definition and moral philosophy
B) core values and "gut check"
C) interpretation and explanation
D) core values and fact gathering
E) moral philosophy and "gut check"

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first stage in ethical analysis is to identify the relevant core values and the second stage is to gather all the facts related to the situation at hand, making D the correct choice. Issued definition, moral philosophy, interpretation, and explanation all come into play later in the process. "Gut check" is a term used to describe a personal instinctive response, but it is not a formal stage of the ethical analysis process. Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice.

The First Two Stages in the Process of Ethical Analysis