Cultural Relativism

What is the main belief of moral relativism?

• Different moral principles apply to different individuals or groups

• Every act is objectively good or bad

• There is a single universal standard for evaluating moral judgments

• Moral standards do not change over time

What does cultural relativism define as 'moral'?

• What is approved by the majority in a particular culture

• What is universally accepted as right or wrong

• What is considered immoral in all cultures

• What is based on individual preferences

According to cultural relativism, what determines the morality of an act?

• The objective truth of the act

• The approval or disapproval of the majority in a culture

• The individual's personal beliefs

• The historical significance of the act

How do cultural relativists view moral norms?

• As universal standards

• As mere preferences

• As absolute truths

• As subjective opinions

What is the main argument of cultural relativism regarding ethical differences among cultures?

• Ethical differences among cultures do not exist

• Every culture has its own moral code that is equally valid

• There is a universal truth in ethics that applies to all cultures

• They can be resolved using an independent standard of evaluation

How do cultural relativists suggest we should approach the practices of other cultures?

• With arrogance and superiority

• With indifference and ignorance

• With tolerance and understanding

• With judgment and criticism

What does cultural relativism consider the moral code of a society to be?

• The only valid standard for evaluating ethics

• One among many cultural practices

• An objective truth applicable to all cultures

• A subjective preference of the majority

According to cultural relativism, why is it considered arrogant to judge the practices of other cultures?

• Because those practices are objectively wrong

• Because there is a universal standard of evaluation

• Because every culture has its own valid moral code

• Because those practices are universally immoral