The Moral Theory of Ethical Relativism Can Best Be Characterized

question 57

Multiple Choice

The moral theory of ethical relativism can best be characterized by:

• A) the consultation of an outside source,such as a book or person,for guidance
• B) the belief that the moral rules should be determined by persons who have a "veil of ignorance" about their place or station in society
• C) the belief that a person must decide what course of action is proper based on that person's own set of beliefs or feelings
• D) determining which course of action produces the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people
• E) a set of universal rules based on reasoning that must be applied in all situations and is characterized by reversibility

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Definitions:

Inoculation

In psychology, a process by which individuals are made resistant to changing deeply held beliefs through pre-exposure to small doses of counterarguments.

Real News

Verified and factual reporting of events, without the inclusion of misinformation, bias, or fabricated details.

Fake News

False or misleading information presented as news, often spread on the internet or through other media to deceive and manipulate public opinion.

Third-person Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to believe that others are more influenced by mass media messages or persuasive communications than they are themselves.