One way to criticize a moral theory is to ask what it would be like if that theory

was true. What would it be like if ethical relativism were true?



a. We could not criticize the practices of other societies.
b. There could be no coherent notion of moral progress.
c. It would be senseless to criticize the practices of one’s own society.
d. All of the above


ANS: D

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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Aristotle’s substances consist of both

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Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage."I don't think the S.E.C. should be able to require corporations to disclose their political donations. I wouldn't want some federal regulator going through my checkbook. It's none of their business what people do with their money."

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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