ETHICS 111 Sophia ethics milestone 2 {UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS}

Stefan is from Spain and is visiting Denmark. He finds himself very popular among native Danes because they like his casual and relaxed nature. When Stefan is invited to a local family’s home for dinner, he arrives late and is surprised that his hosts have seemingly taken offense. “This is how we do it in Spain,” he explained with a smile. “Dinner times are approximate and we arrive when we can.” “That is not how we do it in Denmark,” replied his host, rather stiffly. According to conventionalism, who has the stronger ethical stance— Stefan or his host?  Stefan, because his casual nature is why the Danes like him.  Stefan, because by Spanish standards, he had arrived early.  The host, because in Denmark, everyone is expected to arrive on time.  The host, because society functions best when individuals are punctual. CONCEPT Applying Conventionalism 2 Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics?  Because it maintains that humans are not inherently selfish.  Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent.  Because it maintains that there are universal truths most people agree on.  Because it maintains that what is good applies to everyone equally. CONCEPT This study resource was shared via CourseH Egoism 3 Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?  Egoism does not account for the agent's pain.  Egoism is focused on positive effects for the agent.  Egoism does not allow for inherent human dignity.  Egoism promotes the common good by putting individuals fir