Cultural Relativism and Moral Codes Quiz
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According to the passage, what is the main claim of cultural relativism?

  • There are no universal moral truths, only the moral codes of different societies. (correct)
  • The moral code of our own society is the only one that holds true.
  • Cultures can be judged by an independent standard of right and wrong.
  • We should always be tolerant of other cultures and their moral codes.

    • What is the main argument used by cultural relativists to support their view?

  • There are independent standards of right and wrong that we can use to judge cultures.
  • The moral code of our own society has special status over others.
  • Tolerance of other cultures is not always consistent with cultural relativism.
  • Different societies have different moral codes. (correct)

    • What criticism does the passage raise about the consistency of cultural relativism?

  • Cultural relativism fails to recognize the existence of independent moral standards.
  • Cultural relativism is too tolerant of practices that violate human rights.
  • Cultural relativism supports the intolerance of warlike societies. (correct)
  • Cultural relativism ignores the possibility of shared moral values across cultures.

    • What does the passage suggest is the flaw in the 'Cultural Differences Argument'?

    <p>It ignores the possibility of objective moral truths that hold for all people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is the proper understanding of cultural relativism?

    <p>Cultural relativism holds that the norms of a culture reign supreme within that culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is a potential problem with the cultural relativist view of tolerance?

    <p>It is inconsistent with the cultural relativists' own emphasis on tolerance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author suggest about the moral code of our society?

    <p>It has no special status and is just one among many.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue with cultural relativism?

    <p>It disregards the existence of independent moral standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cultural relativism encourage regarding societal practices?

    <p>Open-mindedness towards both own and other societies' practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author suggest that we should not tolerate everything?

    <p>To acknowledge that some practices are morally wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should individuals be cautious of when considering their own preferences?

    <p>Assuming their preferences are always rational and absolute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following values is shared by all cultures?

    <p>Caring for the young</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary feature of any society?

    <p>Valuing truthfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reasonable standard for judging a cultural practice?

    <p>Whether it promotes the welfare of the people affected by it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cultural relativism claim about moral standards?

    <p>Moral standards are relative to each culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

    <p>Some values are shared by all cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can we criticize the practices of other cultures, according to the text?

    <p>By appealing to broad moral principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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