In the context of the theme of female genital mutilation in Possessing the Secret of Joy, do you find ethical relativism to be an appealing or a problematic moral theory? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary.

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As imagined by Ignatieff, a global ethic would reach

out to common ground where it exists, while agreeing to disagree about the claim that ethical conduct must be derived from a spiritual or religious duty.

What will be an ideal response?

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The Stoics are noted for their natural law theory

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is an example of a subjective belief?

A. My keys are on the table. B. Blue light has the highest frequency. C. Motorcycles have four wheels. D. Zoos smell like moldy hay.

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A categorical statement has existential import if and only if

A. it is a particular statement. B. it implies that one of its terms denotes a nonempty class. C. it implies that its subject term denotes a nonempty class. D. it has importance for the nature of human existence.

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