You have two friends who are ethicists. One is a universalist, and the other is a relativist. You listen as they discuss many issues, during which all of the following statements are made. Which statement is most likely to have been spoken by the

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relativist?

A) Lying is wrong because it can affect another person negatively.
B) Environmentally harmful actions such as logging and overfishing are selfish and should be punished.
C) Slavery is not ethically wrong in societies where slaves are otherwise at risk of starvation and misery.
D) Killing people is wrong.
E) People always have a right to take whatever measures they see fit to defend their life and property.

Answer 1

Answer: C