Ethics: Absolutism and Relativism
Authored by Larry Ferlazzo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is absolutism?
Making ethical decisions based on objective rules
Believing that nothing is naturally right or wrong
Accepting different moral rules for different people
Considering all cultures to be equal
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an advantage of absolutism?
It allows for the diversity that is present in the world
It helps make things simple - something is either right or wrong
It understands that life is not black and white
It affirms the idea 'when in Rome do as the Romans do'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a disadvantage of absolutism?
It allows for the diversity that is present in the world
It helps make things simple - something is either right or wrong
It understands that life is not black and white
Sometimes it is not appropriate to treat people the same due to circumstances
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is relativism?
Making ethical decisions based on objective rules
Believing that nothing is naturally right or wrong
Accepting different moral rules for different people
Considering all cultures to be equal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is cultural relativism?
Believing that nothing is naturally right or wrong
Considering all cultures to be equal
Accepting different moral rules for different people
Making ethical decisions based on objective rules
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an advantage of cultural relativism?
It allows for the diversity that is present in the world
It helps make things simple - something is either right or wrong
It understands that life is not black and white
It affirms the idea 'when in Rome do as the Romans do'
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a disadvantage of cultural relativism?
It allows for the diversity that is present in the world
It helps make things simple - something is either right or wrong
It understands that life is not black and white
Just because there are different moral views, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are all of equal value
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