Which of the following observations poses a challenge to the
cultural differences argument?
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Many cultures disagree on the ultimate purpose of morality.
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Some cultures are utilitarian, while others are egoist.
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A lot of cultures agree that murder, stealing, and lying are wrong.
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Each culture thinks its own moral framework is universal.
CONCEPT
Problems with Conventionalism
2
Which of the following represents a challenge to the intellectualist
option of divine command theory?
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“God makes commands because they are good” implies that something beyond God’s
free command makes things good.
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The intellectualist option is subjective, whereas divine command theory is supposed to
be objective.
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The intellectualist option places a false dichotomy between ethics and religion, thereby
saying God has no ethical authority.
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The intellectualist option states that ethics are not outside or above God, but ethics
must be interpreted by God.
CONCEPT
Refutations of Divine Command Theory
3
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
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Working to meet the demands of the larger society can lead to prosperity.
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Self-determined ethics are more successful than ethics dictated by others.
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A society is more just if it distributes rewards to everyone equally.
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All actions should be aimed at the greater good of society.
CONCEPT
Support for Egoism
4
Stefan is from Spain and is visiting Denmark. He finds himself very popular
among native Danes because they like his casual and relaxed nature. When
Stefan is invited to a local family’s home for dinner, he arrives late and is
surprised that his hosts have seemingly taken offense.
“This is how we do it in Spain,” he explained with a smile. “Dinner times are
approximate and we arrive when we can.”
“That is not how we do it in Denmark,” replied his host, rather stiffly.
According to conventionalism, who has the stronger ethical stance—
Stefan or his host?
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The host, because in Denmark, everyone is expected to arrive on time.
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The host, because society functions best when individuals are punctual.
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Stefan, because by Spanish standards, he had arrived early.
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Stefan, because his casual nature is why the Danes like him.
CONCEPT
Applying Conventionalism
5
Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with
conventionalism?
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cultural differences argument?
•
Many cultures disagree on the ultimate purpose of morality.
•
Some cultures are utilitarian, while others are egoist.
•
A lot of cultures agree that murder, stealing, and lying are wrong.
•
Each culture thinks its own moral framework is universal.
CONCEPT
Problems with Conventionalism
2
Which of the following represents a challenge to the intellectualist
option of divine command theory?
•
“God makes commands because they are good” implies that something beyond God’s
free command makes things good.
•
The intellectualist option is subjective, whereas divine command theory is supposed to
be objective.
•
The intellectualist option places a false dichotomy between ethics and religion, thereby
saying God has no ethical authority.
•
The intellectualist option states that ethics are not outside or above God, but ethics
must be interpreted by God.
CONCEPT
Refutations of Divine Command Theory
3
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
•
Working to meet the demands of the larger society can lead to prosperity.
, •
Self-determined ethics are more successful than ethics dictated by others.
•
A society is more just if it distributes rewards to everyone equally.
•
All actions should be aimed at the greater good of society.
CONCEPT
Support for Egoism
4
Stefan is from Spain and is visiting Denmark. He finds himself very popular
among native Danes because they like his casual and relaxed nature. When
Stefan is invited to a local family’s home for dinner, he arrives late and is
surprised that his hosts have seemingly taken offense.
“This is how we do it in Spain,” he explained with a smile. “Dinner times are
approximate and we arrive when we can.”
“That is not how we do it in Denmark,” replied his host, rather stiffly.
According to conventionalism, who has the stronger ethical stance—
Stefan or his host?
•
The host, because in Denmark, everyone is expected to arrive on time.
•
The host, because society functions best when individuals are punctual.
•
Stefan, because by Spanish standards, he had arrived early.
•
Stefan, because his casual nature is why the Danes like him.
CONCEPT
Applying Conventionalism
5
Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with
conventionalism?
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