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Culture and Personal Behavior

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What does culture encompass?

Individual beliefs and customs

Traditional beliefs, customs, and material characteristics (correct)

Social group's political views

Material characteristics only

According to cultural relativism, what is considered a myth in ethics?

Cultural diversity

Moral absolutes

Judging based on independent criteria

Existence of universal truth (correct)

What does the moral code of a culture determine?

What is considered good and wrong within the community (correct)

Personal beliefs of individuals within the society

Political ideologies of the government

Applicability to all societies

Why do cultural relativists reject the idea of 'correct' or 'incorrect' traditions?

Lack of independent criteria to assess traditions Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the moral code of different societies?

It is only one among many moral codes Signup and view all the answers

Why would it be amusing if cultural relativists supported intolerant cultures?

Contradicts the theory of cultural relativism Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural relativism imply?

Cultural standards are paramount within each culture. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Cultural Differences Argument considered unconvincing?

Because it concludes that there is no objective truth based on varying opinions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a flaw in the argument about the Earth being flat or spherical?

The argument fails to show that disagreement on a fact means there is no objective truth. Signup and view all the answers

What is one implication if Cultural Relativism is true?

The idea of moral progress becomes questionable. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Eskimos practice infanticide?

To balance gender ratios and ensure survival in harsh conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the independent moral standard discussed in the text allow us to do?

It provides a way to judge practices based on their impact on people's welfare. Signup and view all the answers