In the context of ethical theories,which of the following statements is true of moral relativism?
A)An act that is legally wrong is always ethically wrong.
B)It does not believe in absolute rules such as laws
C)Moral relativists believe that the choice that yields the greatest benefit to the most people is ethically correct.
D)It is a belief based on rules and individual obligations.

Question

In the context of ethical theories,which of the following statements is true of moral relativism?
A)An act that is legally wrong is always ethically wrong.​
B)It does not believe in absolute rules such as laws​
C)Moral relativists believe that the choice that yields the greatest benefit to the most people is ethically correct.​
D)​It is a belief based on rules and individual obligations.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Moral relativism is the belief that ethical truths depend on the individual or cultural values and beliefs. It does not believe in absolute rules or laws, which makes choice B the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of moral relativism.

In the Context of Ethical Theories,which of the Following Statements