Ethical Philosophy Concepts
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According to the principle of ends, when is it acceptable to treat someone as a means?

  • When it benefits you personally
  • When society determines it is acceptable
  • When it aligns with moral progress
  • When you are also treating them as an end (correct)
  • Which concept rejects the idea of a moral standard that holds for everyone and allows for different standards from society to society?

  • Maxims
  • Relativism (correct)
  • Subjectivism
  • Objectivism
  • What is the basis of the moral standard in objectivism?

  • Harming people is acceptable
  • Acting towards others as you would not want to be treated
  • Treating others as a means to obtain selfish ends
  • Fundamental moral principles (correct)
  • What problem does subjectivism cause according to the text?

    <p>Leads to chaos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue arises from the application of relativism, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Moral progress is not possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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