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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Ethical Values
Ethical Relativism versus Objectivism

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1

Compare and contrast subjective ethical relativism and conventional ethical relativism.
2

Discuss how convincing you find Ruth Benedict's support for conventionalism.
3

Present what you take to be the most significant points made by Rachels in the selection contained in your text.
4

Summarize what you take to be the chief positive and negative aspects of conventional ethical relativism.
5

Distinguish between ethical objectivism and ethical absolutism.








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