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Choices and Decisions in Society

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"All choices are things that we consciously decided was the right choice for us at the time." This is so right, things that we decided to do 10 or 15 years ago might be right at the time but if we look back, it might be unethical because the society that we are living in and the influences of our surrounding. Explain

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The solution examines choices and decisions in society. The changes in ethical decisions is determined.

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The easiest way to explain this is through a couple of illustrations.

First, take for example American society in the past. Slavery was an acceptable concept for white Americans. Many people felt that ...

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