10 Questions
What is the main focus of deontological ethics?
The rules governing an action
Who is the central figure associated with virtue ethics?
Aristotle
According to situation ethics, what should guide moral decision-making?
Love and compassion
What is the key idea of cultural relativism?
Morality is relative to a specific culture
What is the main criterion for evaluating moral actions in utilitarianism?
The consequences of an action
What is the primary principle of cultural relativism?
Understanding and respecting cultural practices of others
According to emotivism, what do moral judgments express?
Personal feelings and emotional responses
What is the primary goal of utilitarianism, according to Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill?
Promoting the greatest good for the greatest number
What is the central idea of ethical egoism?
The pursuit of one's own self-interest
Which of the following scenarios is an example of cultural relativism?
A person respecting and understanding the practice of arranged marriages in another culture
Test your understanding of cultural relativism, a concept that emphasizes understanding beliefs and values within their own cultural context, rather than judging them against another culture's standards.
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