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Ethical Relativism Concepts

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What is subjective relativism?

The concept that moral judgments are based solely on individual preferences or feelings.
The belief that there are no universal moral standards and each person decides what is right or wrong for themselves. (correct)
The view that moral values are relative to different cultures or societies.
The idea that moral norms are determined by societal consensus.

What is one of the potential consequences of subjective relativism?

It leads to a strict adherence to universal moral principles, regardless of individual circumstances.
It blurs the line between doing what one thinks is right and doing what one feels like doing. (correct)
It encourages people to blindly follow societal norms and traditions.
It promotes intolerance and discrimination against different moral views.

Which of the following statements about ethical relativism is true, according to the text?

It is a workable ethical theory that provides clear guidance for moral decision-making.
It promotes the idea that moral debates are pointless since everyone's views are equally valid. (correct)
It encourages the use of reason and critical thinking in determining moral values.
It establishes a set of universal moral norms that must be followed by all individuals.

What is the relationship between subjective relativism and tolerance?

Tolerance is an example of a universal moral norm, which contradicts subjective relativism. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, which statement about ethical relativism is correct?

It makes no distinction between the moral actions of different individuals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion drawn about ethical relativism in the text?

It is a flawed and unworkable ethical theory, according to the text. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main issues with ethical relativism?

It does not provide a way to resolve conflicts between cultures. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT presented as a criticism of ethical relativism in the text?

It relies solely on cultural norms, ignoring reason and logic. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue with judging a society's moral guidelines?

It fails to consider the specific cultural context. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about ethical relativism is NOT true?

It provides a framework for resolving moral conflicts between societies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, what can be inferred about the author's view of ethical relativism?

The author views ethical relativism as an incomplete and flawed ethical theory. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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