Cultural Relativism and Moral Guidelines Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between 'right' and 'wrong' and societal guidelines?

  • They are determined solely by cultural norms.
  • They are irrelevant in the context of different societies.
  • They remain constant across all societies and time periods.
  • They vary based on societal moral guidelines. (correct)

Why is it considered arrogant for one society to judge another, according to the text?

  • Because societal moral guidelines are irrelevant.
  • Because societies have different moral views based on their contexts. (correct)
  • Because all societies share the same moral values.
  • Because moral guidelines are directly based on reason.

What does the text imply about the evolution of moral guidelines?

  • It remains static and unchanging across societies.
  • It plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts between cultures.
  • It is solely determined by cultural norms.
  • It is not accounted for in the discussed ethical theory. (correct)

Why is it mentioned in the text that the existence of many acceptable practices does not imply all practices are acceptable?

<p>To address misconceptions related to acceptable practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested in the text about core values shared by societies?

<p>They include caring for infants as a common value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser