Which of the Following Moral Theories Will Help an Anthropologist

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following moral theories will help an anthropologist study ancient societies with an impartial and unprejudiced mindset, especially when it relates to comparing ethics and customs followed by ancient societies to those being followed by present societies?

• A) Rawls's social justice theory
• B) utilitarianism
• C) Kantian ethics
• D) ethical relativism

Analyze the role of political figures and legislation in shaping the debate over slavery and territorial expansion.

Understand the concept of popular sovereignty and its application to the slavery issue in the territories.

Evaluate the effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act and "Bleeding Kansas" on national politics and the sectional divide.

Discern the different constitutional arguments used to defend or oppose slavery.

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Lab Report

A document that describes the procedure, findings, and conclusions of a laboratory experiment.

Analysis

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A detailed document that presents the methodology, findings, and conclusions of a laboratory experiment.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often based on a reputation for honesty and integrity.