Dunia thinks that in her society, it is appropriate for women to dress a
certain way. But she doubts that those standards can be defended in a
way that
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best term for Dunia’s perspective?
practical reasoning
metaethics
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moral skepticism
moral duty
Question 2
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In Plato’s Republic, what service does Glaukon do for Socrates?
He convinces Socrates that justice is good and injustice is bad.
He demonstrates to Socrates that injustice never pays.
He shows Socrates that dialectic reasoning is fruitless.
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He forces Socrates to clarify his positions on integrity and justice.
Question 3
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Paulette is a philosopher who is trying to evaluate the strength of a
major moral theory. As such, which of the following questions is
Paulette LEAST likely to ask about the theory?
Does this theory reflect our understanding of what it means to be
human?
Does this theory explain why we ought to respect a particular set of
moral standards?
Does this theory offer us good answers to ethical questions?
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Does this theory avoid the frustration that can come with exploring
ethical issues?
Question 4
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All of the following are common features of skepticism EXCEPT:
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An attempt to formulate general ethical rules.
Doubt that moral systems are truly objective or unconditional.
Reasoning that supports criticisms of moral claims.
Alternative explanations for why people believe the moral claims that
they do.
Question 5
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Nafi, a cultural anthropologist, believes that at least some moral truths
are independent of the values and beliefs of any particular culture or
individual. What is the term for Nafi’s belief?
Correct!
moral objectivity
moral relativism
moral subjectivism
moral skepticism
Question 6
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Jewish law prescribes that their deceased be buried in a shroud
(a tachrichim) in simple pine box with no metal parts. Muslims,
however, do not bury their deceased in a casket, but rather in a shroud
(a kafan) directly into an excavated grave oriented toward Mecca. The
claim that each of these kinds of burial rites can be right would be an
example of cultural __________.
coherence
egotism
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objectivity
Correct Answer
relativism
The answer can be found in Chapter 2, Section 2.2: The Relativist
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Question 7
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Jessie tells Adam, “Murder is wrong, no matter what beliefs or
traditions a culture has.” Jessie’s idea is an example of
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applied ethics.
metaethics.
moral subjectivity.
Correct Answer
moral objectivity.
The answer can be found in Chapter 2, Section 2.2: The Relativist
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