Mary is a newly hired police officer. One day she observes two fellow officers removing drugs from the evidence room without authorization, i.e., they are stealing the drugs. Mary’s values include a devotion to loyalty, so she is inclined to protect her fellow officers. At the same time, she also believes in upholding the law. Mary’s decision to report the crime adversely affected the two officers involved, as well as Mary personally, but the community benefited from removal of corrupt police officers. What ethical viewpoint would consider Mary’s conduct ethical?
a.Absolutist.
b.Utilitarian.
c.Egoist.
d.Imperative.
