UNIT 2 – MILESTONE 2 Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics? Because it maintains that what is good applies to everyone equally. Because it maintains that there are universal truths most people agree on. Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent. Because it maint...
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/70325698/Sophia-Intro-to-Ethics-Milestone-2docx/ Because it maintains that what is good applies to everyone equally.
• Because it maintains that humans are not inherently selfish.
• Because it maintains that there are universal truths most people agree on.
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Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent.•
Madison brings a wallet she found on the ground to the police station rather than keeping it for herself.
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Rather than take his dream vacation, Milo serves as a foster parent so children can have a stable home.
• Malachi sees an opportunity to cheat and get ahead at work, so he takes it.
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Michelle lets her husband decide what to eat since she's fine either way.• 1
Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics?
CONCEPT
Egoism 2
Which of the following scenarios would be obligatory for an egoist?
CONCEPT
Commitments of Egoism 3
Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true?
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Divine command theory states that if God says nothing about an action, that action is forbidden. "There are no moral truths that apply universally."
• "Some things are always wrong no matter the culture."
• "Some cultures are closer to the objective truth than others."
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"Cultures don't differ much in what they call good."• Neutral
• Obligatory
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Impermissible•
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Divine command theory is just another name for religion.
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Divine command theory states that God's commands are universal ethical truths.
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Divine command theory states that the intention justifies the action.
CONCEPT
Divine Command Theory 4
Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a conventionalist?
CONCEPT
Conventionalism 5
Frances, like most people in her culture, avoids making eye contact with strangers.
What would a conventionalist call the action of making eye contact with strangers?
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