Conventionalism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics? Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a conventionalist? "Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders" Michelle is visiting a Muslim country. She doesn't know what to expect because she knows that some Muslim societies expect women to wear a head-scarf when they are outdoors. When she gets off the airplane, Michelle immediately n...

RLGN 104 – Test 5 RELIGIOUS QUIZ ANSWERS AVAILABLE • Question 1 3.5 out of 3.5 points Since Buddhists do not believe in a personal God, a Christian should share the benefits of a personal God when witnessing to them. Selected Answer: Tru e • Question 2 3.5 out of 3.5 points The axiological argument for God’s existence is also the argument from : Selected Answer: Moral s • Question 3 Atheism is ultimately self-refuting because: 3.5 out...

PHL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit Final Which of the following statements supports egoism? "Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism? Which action demonstrates a shortcoming of virtue-based ethics? On which of the following statements would a hedonic utilitarian and an idealist utilitarian disagree? According to egoism, what might an ...

Intro to Ethics (Sophia)100% CORRECTLY ANSWEREDobjectivists the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them. Relativists Those who believe moral principles are always dependent on the particular situation. Metaethics the study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs Normative Ethics The branch of ethics that analyzes which actions are right and wrong applied ethics The branch of e...

Intro to Ethics (sophia)questions well solved 2022/2023objectivists the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them. Relativists Those who believe moral principles are always dependent on the particular situation. 00:05 01:16 Metaethics the study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs Normative Ethics The branch of ethics that analyzes which actions are right and wrong app...

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Which of the following statements is an example of metaethics?  Killing whales is always wrong, no matter the reasoning.  Boy Scouts have a moral obligation to help the elderly cross the street.  Most people believe in some form of utilitarianism.  Kantian deontology is the correct ethical theory. CONCEPT Branches of Ethics 2 "Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? ...

Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200 Unit Final Which of the following statements supports egoism? Answer: Self-determined ethics are more successful than ethics dictated by others. "Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? Answer: Egoism Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism? Answer: Moral truths differ from culture to culture. Which action demonstrates a shortcoming of vir...

13/15  that's 87% RETAKE  13 questions were answered correctly. 2 questions were answered incorrectly. Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.    According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, character is more important than actions.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, right and wrong are assessed using culture as a guide.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, the consequences of actions a...

Select the basis for moral value used by character ethics.  The ultimate effects of an action  The adherence of an action to divine authority  The individual trait being demonstrated by an action  The inherent value of an action based upon intent CONCEPT Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions 2 Which action, while seemingly good, may reveal a vice rather than a virtue?  Glenn shows up for work every day, even when he's had trouble sleeping the night befor...