Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between ethical relativism and situational ethics?
A.
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Like ethical relativism, situational ethics requires that we evaluate the morality of an action by imagining ourselves in the position of the person facing the ethical dilemma; but unlike ethical relativism, situational ethics allows us to judge other people's actions.
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B.
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Like ethical relativism, situational ethics requires that we evaluate the morality of an action by imagining ourselves in the position of the person facing the ethical dilemma and also like ethical relativism, situational ethics allows us to judge the actions of others.
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C.
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While the two theories are similar, ethical relativism upholds the existence of objective moral standards whereas situational ethics refuses to recognize the existence of objective moral standards.
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D.
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Ethical relativism and situational ethics are the same theory.
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E.
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There is no relationship between ethical relativism and situational ethics because the theories are fundamentally opposed to each other.
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Which of the following requires that we see murder as a moral action as long as the murderer believes that the action is best for himself or herself?
A.
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Absolutism
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B.
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Deontology
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C.
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Categorical imperative
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D.
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Uncertainty of thought
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E.
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Ethical relativism
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Which of the following is also referred to as ethical fundamentalism?
A.
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Ethical relativism
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B.
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Absolutism
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C.
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Social responsibility
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D.
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Ethical absolutism
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E.
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Absolute theory
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Which of the following theories most accurately fits the advice given by Bruce?
A.
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Deontology
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B.
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Act utilitarianism
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C.
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Rule utilitarianism
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D.
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Ethical relativism
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E.
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Virtue ethics
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Which of the following theories most accurately fits the advice given by Sally?
A.
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Deontology
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B.
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Act utilitarianism
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C.
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Rule utilitarianism
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D.
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Ethical relativism
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E.
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Virtue ethics
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Which of the following theories most accurately fits the advice given by Jenny?
A.
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Deontology
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B.
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Act utilitarianism
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C.
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Rule utilitarianism
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D.
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Ethical relativism
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E.
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Virtue ethics
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Which of the following theories most accurately fits the advice given by Frank?
A.
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Deontology
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B.
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Act utilitarianism
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C.
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Rule utilitarianism
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D.
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Ethical relativism
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E.
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Virtue ethics
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What is the basis of consequentialism?
A.
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Deontology
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B.
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Categorical imperatives
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C.
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Inquiry into the consequences
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D.
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Disregard of consequences
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E.
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Act utilitarianism
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