Which of the Following Is a Way to Resolve the Philosophical

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way to resolve the philosophical and moral dilemmas posed by a strict adherence to the doctrine of ethical relativism?

• A) acknowledge that the standards of Western culture are always superior to those of non-Western cultures
• B) formulate a standard of humanitarian ethics, such as the protection of individuals from bodily harm, that would be recognized by people of any culture
• C) adhere to a policy of strict nonintervention in any decisions that would affect behavior in prestate societies of the Third World
• D) accept any behavior so long as it is practiced by individuals within the context of their own society

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