Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a way to resolve the philosophical and moral dilemmas posed by a strict adherence to the doctrine of ethical relativism?
A) acknowledge that the standards of Western culture are always superior to those of non-Western cultures
B) formulate a standard of humanitarian ethics, such as the protection of individuals from bodily harm, that would be recognized by people of any culture
C) adhere to a policy of strict nonintervention in any decisions that would affect behavior in prestate societies of the Third World
D) accept any behavior so long as it is practiced by individuals within the context of their own society
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