Many individuals today believe that ethical behavior is determined by what is best for them at the time. This is an example of

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Jax

7 March, 08:28

Many individuals today believe that ethical behavior is determined by what is best for them at the time. This is an example of

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Brody Rivera · Answer 1

Situational ethics

Explanation:

Situational ethics also known as situation ethics, holds that ethical behavior or decisions are followed by the use of flexible guidelines over absolute principles and rules. Situational ethics rejects prescriptive rules, but that right and wrong can only be determined within the context of a decision or situation and by the desired outcome of the decision or situation.

Rodgers · Answer 2

Answer: egoism, egotism, individualism, narcissism

Explanation: these four words are not 100% synonymous but they correspond with what you are talking about. All of them are (of course) culturally, socially and historically conditioned ... it means that they do not result 100% from psychological (innate) conditioning.