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Ethical Theories: Cultural Relativism

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What is the main focus of deontological ethics?

The character of the moral agent

The consequences of an action

The rules governing an action (correct)

The cultural context of an action

Who is the central figure associated with virtue ethics?

Joseph Fletcher

Immanuel Kant

Ayn Rand

Aristotle (correct)

According to situation ethics, what should guide moral decision-making?

Love and compassion (correct)

The character of the moral agent

Universal moral principles

The consequences of an action

What is the key idea of cultural relativism?

Morality is relative to a specific culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criterion for evaluating moral actions in utilitarianism?

The consequences of an action Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of cultural relativism?

Understanding and respecting cultural practices of others Signup and view all the answers

According to emotivism, what do moral judgments express?

Personal feelings and emotional responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of utilitarianism, according to Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill?

Promoting the greatest good for the greatest number Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of ethical egoism?

The pursuit of one's own self-interest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios is an example of cultural relativism?

A person respecting and understanding the practice of arranged marriages in another culture Signup and view all the answers