Chapter 06 Self Quiz

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. Which of the following is NOT one of the claims typically made by cultural relativists?

There is no universal truth in ethics. correct incorrect

Western values are generally superior to non-Western values. correct incorrect

We should adopt an attitude of tolerance toward other cultures. correct incorrect

Different societies have different moral codes. correct incorrect

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. According to Rachels, the cultural differences argument

is basically sound. correct incorrect

draws a conclusion that does not follow from the argument’s premise. correct incorrect

is rooted in a false premise. correct incorrect

demonstrates the truth of cultural relativism. correct incorrect

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. Rachels argues that Cultural Relativism, if true, would call into question

our ideas about social reform. correct incorrect

our ideas about moral progress. correct incorrect

whether anything our society does is better than anything any other society does. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. Among the Eskimos, female infanticide is practiced more frequently than male infanticide because

Eskimos have greater affection for boys than girls. correct incorrect

Eskimo males die prematurely at much higher rates than Eskimo females. correct incorrect

Eskimos believe it is shameful for a woman to give birth to more than one daughter. correct incorrect

marriage dowries are a heavy burden on the parents of girls. correct incorrect

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. Rachels argues that accepting Cultural Relativism would

undermine our ability to conduct scientific research. correct incorrect

undermine the possibility of religious faith. correct incorrect

make us more tolerant and peace-loving. correct incorrect

force us to admit that repugnant practices like slavery are immune from criticism. correct incorrect

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. That different cultures have different moral codes is a relatively recent discovery.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The cultural differences argumentseeks to draw a conclusion about what is true from claims about what is believed.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. If cultural relativism is true, a social “reformer” cannot legitimately challenge the ideals of his or her society.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Rachels thinks it makes no sense to condemn some societies as inferior to our own.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Sometimes what appears to be fundamental disagreement about moral principles is, in fact, merely disagreement about facts.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect