ETHICS MIDS#5

• Which of these statements below describes the danger of cultural relativism?

  A.Social reforms are questionable. Therefore, social progress is not possible.

  B. "Manana habit" is a known Filipino trait. Therefore, there is no need to discipline Filipinos to be conscious of time.

  C. Both of the above

  D. None of the above

  D. None of the above
• Character that gave Filipinos sense of belonging and security.


  Family Orientation
• A complex symbol system that enabled human beings to communicate.


  Language
• The Two positive lessons we can learn from cultural relativism:


  It warns us from assuming that our preferences are the absolute rational standard.

  It teaches us to keep an open mind and to be more amenable in discovering the truth
• Which is the best definition of cultural relativism?


  A guideline explaining that one society cannot impose its views and standards on another.
• Filipino character depicting openness, helpfulness, and generosity towards other people.


  Pakikipagkapwa-Tao
• The proverb "matutong mamaluktot habang maliit ang kumot" depicts this Filipino instinct.

  Survival
• These are assumptions or convictions held to be true by an individual or a group of people.

  beliefs
• Which one is not an advantage of cultural relativism?

  Cultural relativism discourages you to criticize the beliefs and practices of other people even if these are harmful to the and/or to others.
• A trait that makes it difficult for a Filipino to separate objective task and emotional involvement.

  Extreme Personalism
• A Filipino character that can make use of whatever is at hand to make something beautiful and useful.

  Creativity
• Give one strength and one weakness of the Filipino character.

  Faith and Religiosity

  Extreme Family-Centeredness
• It is a factor in the optimism, resilience, and fatalistic attitude of Filipinos.

  Religion
• This trait is noticeable in our willingness to take risks like working abroad.

  Industry
• Anything that a group of people find meaningful.


  symbols
• Which of these situations is an example of cultural relativism?

  C. In the Philippines, Christian and Muslim holy days are respected and observed by Filipinos.
• A negative Filipino attitude of pulling others down to get ahead in life.

  Crab Mentality
• Which of these statements show the power of culture according to Karl Marx?


  Culture serves to justify inequality.
• A character that Filipinos lack. This is characterized by Filipino time.

  Discipline
• Which of the following is false regarding cultural relativism.

  D. People tend to be more tolerant of another culture's customs when they learn the meaning behind them.
• The universal values according to University professor Dr. James Rachels.


  Tell the truth

  Murder is wrong

  Caring for the young
• Which of these statements is wrong about culture?

  Culture cannot corrupt the mind.
• Reasons why cultural relativism is not plausible.


  We cannot call out societal practices that promote harm.

  We cannot justifiably criticize our own culture's harmful practices.

  The idea of social progress becomes doubtful.
• Regarded as the culprit for Filipino colonial mentality.

  History
• "I will not hurt any living thing, even this mosquito on my arms."

  Conventional
• "I always wear my school ID the moment I enter the school premises."

  Conventional
• "Don't eat that because mom will get angry."

  Pre-conventional
• "I will obey my parents about not having a boyfriend/girlfriend at this time."


  Conventional
• "I would rather follow what the sign that says "No jaywalking" or else I will be penalized."

  Conventional
• "I am a conscious objector because killing is always wrong regardless of what your country says."

  Post conventional.
• "If I listen to my parents, they'll probably give me money for being good."

  Pre-conventional
• "I should maintain my scholarship because my parents promised they will buy me a new pair of shoes if I get high grades."

  Pre-conventional
• "I won't cheat during exams because I'm afraid I will be caught and my teacher will flunk me."

  Pre-conventional
• "Do unto others what as you would have them do unto you."

  Post conventional.
• Emile Durkheim


  Father of Sociology
• Emile Durkheim's assertion


  • Culture has the power over individuals to create beliefs, such as belief in God
• Edward Taylor

  Father of cultural anthropology
• Culture

  The way of life of a group of people that includes their knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society
• Symbols

  Anything that a group of people find meaningful
• Language

  A complex symbol system that enabled human beings to communicate either verbally or through writing