Quiz Two

Question 1

moral objectivism

Answer 1

the idea that at least some moral standards are objective

Question 2

moral absolutism

Answer 2

the belief that objective moral principles allow no exceptions or must be applied the same way in all cases and cultures

Question 3

ethical relativism

Answer 3

idea that moral standards are not objective but are relative to what individuals or cultures believe

Question 4

subjective relativism

Answer 4

ethical relativism pertaining to individuals, the views that right actions are those sanctioned by a person

Question 5

cultural relativism

Answer 5

ethical relativism that pertains to actions sanctioned by one’s culture

Question 6

subjective relativism

Answer 6

also implies that another commonplace of moral life is an illusion - moral disagreement- and that people are just discussing their personal feelings on the matter

Question 7

cultural relativism implies what?

Answer 7

that we cannot legitimately criticize other cultures

Question 8

What is the fundamental basis of morality?

Answer 8

religion

Question 9

natural law theory

Answer 9

a view that covers both secular and religious version but has been around and nurtured by the Roman Catholic church (common sense rules).

Question 10

divine command theory

Answer 10

the view that morality does have this kind of dependence, right actions are those commanded by god

Question 11

religious moral codes

Answer 11

often vague and difficult to apply to conflicts, especially in complex fields such as bioethics