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What is subjective relativism?
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?
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?
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?
What is the relationship between subjective relativism and tolerance?
Based on the information in the text, which statement about ethical relativism is correct?
Based on the information in the text, which statement about ethical relativism is correct?
What is the conclusion drawn about ethical relativism in the text?
What is the conclusion drawn about ethical relativism in the text?
What is one of the main issues with ethical relativism?
What is one of the main issues with ethical relativism?
Which of the following is NOT presented as a criticism of ethical relativism in the text?
Which of the following is NOT presented as a criticism of ethical relativism in the text?
What is a potential issue with judging a society's moral guidelines?
What is a potential issue with judging a society's moral guidelines?
Which statement about ethical relativism is NOT true?
Which statement about ethical relativism is NOT true?
Based on the information in the text, what can be inferred about the author's view of ethical relativism?
Based on the information in the text, what can be inferred about the author's view of ethical relativism?
