PHI 208 Final exam questions and 100% correct answers

According to the author, which statement would support cultural relativism but conflict with the best explanation of notion of "respect"? - correct answer To respect another person or culture is to affirm that there is nothing inferior or superior about another culture, and therefore nothing to admire or criticize. According to Glaukon, if someone possessed Ring of Gyges, all of the following would be true EXCEPT: - correct answer The person would become more just. Late one night over coffee, Ali and James get into a meandering conversation about the meaning and nature of love, whether anyone can ever truly love anyone else. What kind of judgments would the issues raised in this conversation be BEST described as? - correct answer abstract All of the following are common features of skepticism EXCEPT: - correct answer An attempt to formulate general ethical rules. 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 answer moral objectivity 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? - correct answer Does this theory avoid the frustration that can come with exploring ethical issues? The word "philosophy" literally means "love of ________." - correct answer wisdom Victor assumes that each individual is primarily concerned with his or her own benefit. Victor's assumption is a form of __________. - correct answer egoism