Ethical Values and Relativism

Which view holds that ethical values are relative to individual opinions or cultural norms?

• Ethical absolutism

• Ethical relativism

• Ethical subjectivism

• Ethical universalism

Which group often finds ethical relativism tempting, according to the text?

• Philosophers

• Scientists

• Students

• Business executives

How does the text argue against ethical relativism?

• By emphasizing the importance of subjective opinions

• By promoting cultural diversity

• By asserting the existence of universal ethical principles

• By encouraging moral subjectivism

Which term describes the idea that ethical values are dependent on one's culture or personal feelings?

• Ethical absolutism

• Ethical relativism

• Ethical subjectivism

• Ethical universalism

Which term describes the idea that ethical values are relative to one's personal or cultural perspective?

• Ethical absolutism

• Ethical relativism

• Ethical subjectivism

• Ethical universalism

According to the text, what does ethical relativism suggest about ethical judgments?

• They are absolute and universal

• They are objective and consistent across cultures

• They are dependent on personal or cultural perspectives

• They are governed by divine laws

What is the central claim of ethical relativism?

• Ethical values are absolute and universal

• Ethical values are dependent on personal or cultural perspectives

• Ethical values are discovered through scientific inquiry

• Ethical values are based on religious doctrines

What is the main challenge posed by ethical relativism to the field of ethics?

• It promotes the idea of absolute moral standards

• It denies the existence of any ethical values

• It questions the possibility of making rational or objective ethical judgments

• It advocates for strict adherence to legal regulations

What does ethical relativism suggest about resolving ethical disagreements?

• Disagreements are always resolved through legal means

• Disagreements cannot be rationally resolved due to cultural differences

• Disagreements can be resolved through universal ethical principles

• Disagreements do not exist in ethical relativism

What is one major challenge posed by ethical relativism to business ethics?

• It supports absolute moral principles

• It encourages moral absolutism

• It denies the possibility of rational or objective ethical judgments

• It promotes ethical universalism