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Set 3: Central Ideas (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The following text discusses 'Moral Relativism'. Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments are true or false only relative to some particular standpoint (for instance, that of a culture or a historical period) and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others. Meta-ethical moral relativists hold that there are no objective, universal moral truths. Critics argue this position makes it impossible to condemn egregious acts like slavery or genocide if they are accepted norms within a specific culture involved.

What is a primary criticism of moral relativism mentioned in the text?

A. It imposes Western values on other cultures✓ Correct
B. It hinders the ability to condemn universally harmful acts like genocide
C. It promotes religious intolerance
D. It requires everyone to agree on a single moral code

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. The text mentions critics argue it 'makes it impossible to condemn egregious acts... if they are accepted norms.'

Key Evidence:

• "makes it impossible to condemn egregious acts"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (Relativism explicitly AVOIDS imposing values)), C (Not mentioned), D (Opposite).

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