cultural relativism

Question 1

adheres to the idea that ethical norms differ from one society or culture to another.

Answer 1

Cultural relativism

Question 2

are not permanent; they change according to time, place, and circumstances.

Answer 2

Moral norms

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE: Cultural relativism implies that there are universal norms of morality, that morality is different from one culture to another. I

Answer 3

FALSE: Cultural relativism implies that there are NO universal norms of morality, that morality is different from one culture to another. I

Question 4

means that people should try to understand and respect the beliefs, traditions, and practices of the cultures of others

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Tolerance

Question 5

If a cultural act causes pain and violence, Then?

Answer 5

it becomes a hindrance to human growth and the welfare of the community; i

Question 6

if it leads to poverty and injustice, then?

Answer 6

it must be questioned because there is no justification for an action that does not engender respect and tolerance.

Question 7

Give 3 advantages of cultural relativism

Answer 7

Cultural relativism respects diversity and the plurality of rich cultural and historical traditions.

Cultural relativism does not insult or question the ability of other cultures to make intelligent and sound moral judgment.

Cultural relativism counters the attitude of intolerance, arrogance, and dominance.

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE: A rational person will assert that such act should continue, yet relativism tends to accept, permit and tolerate it because of cultural diversity.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE: Cultural relativism does not reduce morality to customs, traditions, and cultural preferences

Answer 9

FALSE: Cultural relativism reduces morality to customs, traditions, and cultural preferences

Question 10

cannot be achieved if there are n universal moral standards with which to judge various cultural preferences and practices.

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Moral progress

Question 11

TRUE OR FALSE: Cultural relativism assumes that it is impossible to fully understand and immerse oneself in a foreign culture because people come from different cultural backgrounds

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE: Cultural relativism promotes a universal sense of humanity by claiming that each culture is unique and different.

Answer 12

FALSE: Cultural relativism REJECTS a universal sense of humanity by claiming that each culture is unique and different.

Question 13

true or false; despite cultural differences, all humans share the same traits as human species.

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

Cultural Relativism

Answer 14

implies that there are no universal norms of morality.

Question 15

true or false: Standards of behavior must be understood within the context of the common good of humanity.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

the tendency to perceive and judge others
according to one’s cultural standard

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ethnocentrism

Question 17

In this cultural view, one sees his or her culture as the yardstick in judging the behaviors of others in other social contexts

Answer 17

ethnocentrism

Question 18

thinking your own culture is better than another culture

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ethnocentric

Question 19

the tendency to value other cultures more highly than one’s own. Fascination with others’ culture and contempt for one’s own culture can be traced back to a culture’s colonial experiences through colonial brainwashing via media

Answer 19

Xenocentrism

Question 20

provides us a glimpse of our topic for today that involves the advantage and disadvantages of cultural relativism in the way it influences our ethical or moral decision-making

Answer 20

Sociocentrism

Question 21

________ are found in every culture but ________ vary from culture to culture and from individual to individual

Answer 21

Normal norms ; moral perspectives and practices

Question 22

TRUE OR FALSE: proponents argue that there is not as universal truth in ethics; there are only the various cultural codes and nothing more

Answer 22

true