The Nature of Compromise in Policy Making
Understanding that policy making often requires balancing competing valid interests and the ethical considerations of compromise.
Key Questions
- Explain the necessity of compromise in a pluralistic society.
- Analyze the ethical considerations when making compromises on deeply held values.
- Differentiate between a fair compromise and a mere surrender of principles.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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