Asked by braedon carreno on Sep 27, 2024

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Ethical absolutism assumes that ______.

A) there is an eternal,unchanging moral law that applies everywhere to everyone
B) there are absolutely no moral universals
C) there are many possible ethical truths
D) no set of moral rules is absolutely true in all times and all places

Ethical Absolutism

The belief in fixed, universal principles of morality that apply to all cultures and individuals regardless of context or circumstances.

Eternal Law

In philosophical and theological doctrine, the unchangeable truth or divine wisdom that governs the universe and is the foundation for all temporal laws.

Moral Universals

Ethical standards and principles that are considered to apply to all humans regardless of culture, race, sex, religion, or nationality.

  • Distinguishing among a range of ethical philosophies, including ethical relativism, cultural relativism, ethical absolutism, and ethical pluralism.
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Brianna Miles2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Ethical absolutism asserts that there is an eternal, unchanging moral law that applies everywhere to everyone, regardless of cultural or historical context. It holds that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, and that moral truths are not subject to situational factors or individual perspectives.