Question 1

To protect whales because of their intrinsic value is consistent with? Please select all that apply.&#10;A) An ecocentric ethic&#10;B) An anthropocentric ethic&#10;C) The sentiency of whales&#10;D) The dominance of humans

Accepted Answer

Protecting whales for their intrinsic value aligns with an ecocentric ethic that values the preservation of all species and the ecosystem as a whole. It also suggests that whales have their own inherent worth or sentiency as complex and intelligent beings, rather than simply existing for human use or dominance, as an anthropocentric ethic might argue. Therefore, options B and D are not applicable.

Question 2

Which of the following is a liberal feminist? Please select all that apply.&#10;A) Mary Wollstonecraft&#10;B) Germaine Greer&#10;C) Kate Millett&#10;D) Carole Pateman

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollstonecraft is considered a liberal feminist because she advocated for women's rights and education within the framework of Enlightenment liberalism, emphasizing equality and rationality.

Question 3

Which political theorist argues that multiculturalism ought to be limited on liberal grounds?&#10;A) John Rawls&#10;B) Bhikhu Parekh&#10;C) Will Kymlicka&#10;D) Brian Barry

Accepted Answer

Brian Barry argues that multiculturalism ought to be limited on liberal grounds. He believes that a liberal society should focus on individual rights and equality, rather than accommodate cultural or group differences. In his view, multiculturalism can lead to the perpetuation of hierarchical and discriminatory practices within particular cultural groups. Therefore, he argues that liberal democracies should only recognize cultural differences if they do not undermine individual rights and equality under the law.

Question 4

Samuel Huntington identifies a clash between fundamentalist Muslims and fundamentalist Christians.

Accepted Answer

Samuel Huntington's theory of the "Clash of Civilizations" suggests broader cultural and civilizational clashes, not specifically between fundamentalist Muslims and fundamentalist Christians, but rather between broader civilizational groups, including Western, Islamic, Confucian, Japanese, Hindu, Slavic-Orthodox, Latin American, and possibly African civilizations.

Question 5

Islamic fundamentalism is a 'modern movement opposed to modernity'.

Accepted Answer

Islamic fundamentalism is a modern movement that seeks to reject and resist modernity, which they view as a corrupting influence on Islamic societies. They believe that the solution to the problems facing Muslim societies lies in a return to traditional Islamic values and practices.

Question 6

Unlike their Muslim counterparts, Christian fundamentalists have never resorted to violence.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. There have been instances of Christian fundamentalists resorting to violence, such as the actions of extremist groups like the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda or individuals like Eric Rudolph, who carried out bombings at abortion clinics and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT represent Islamic fundamentalism?&#10;A) Boko Haram&#10;B) Ayatollah Khomeini&#10;C) EOKA&#10;D) Muslim Brotherhood

Accepted Answer

EOKA is a Greek nationalist movement and does not align with Islamic fundamentalism. Boko Haram, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Muslim Brotherhood have all been associated with Islamic fundamentalism.

Question 8

Which of the following are examples of non-religious fundamentalism? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Nazism&#10;B) Nationalism&#10;C) Stalinist Communism&#10;D) Italian Fascism

Accepted Answer

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Deck 5: Challenges to the Dominant Ideologies