WorksheetsEthics: Absolutism and Relativism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
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'
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
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
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
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'
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
What is historical 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
What is an advantage of historical 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'
What is a disadvantage of historical 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 may be more difficult to decide when the rules need changing in different circumstances
How do absolutists view stealing?
Stealing is always wrong, regardless of the circumstances
Stealing is wrong usually, but there may be exceptions
Stealing is not inherently wrong, it depends on the situation
Stealing is right if it is done to help others
How do relativists view stealing?
Stealing is always wrong, regardless of the circumstances
Stealing is wrong usually, but there may be exceptions
Stealing is not inherently wrong, it depends on the situation
Stealing is right if it is done to help others
How do absolutists view the Islamic practice of sacrificing lambs?
They see it as morally acceptable due to religious significance
They condemn it as cruel and wrong
They believe it depends on the circumstances
They have no opinion on the matter
How do relativists view the Islamic practice of sacrificing lambs?
They see it as morally acceptable due to religious significance
They condemn it as cruel and wrong
They believe it depends on the circumstances
They have no opinion on the matter
What is the main difference between absolutism and relativism?
Absolutism takes into account the reasons why something happens, while relativism does not
Absolutism allows for the diversity that is present in the world, while relativism does not
Absolutism believes that nothing is naturally right or wrong, while relativism does not
Absolutism makes ethical decisions based on objective rules, while relativism does not
