You have two friends who are ethicists.One is a universalist,and the other is a relativist.You listen as they discuss many issues,during which all of the following statements are made.Which statement is most likely to have been spoken by the relativist?
A)Environmentally harmful actions such as logging and overfishing are selfish and should be punished.
B)Killing people is wrong.
C)Lying is wrong because it can affect another person negatively.
D)People always have a right to take whatever measures they see fit to defend their life and property.
E)Slavery is not ethically wrong in societies where slaves are otherwise at risk of starvation and misery.

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The statement "Slavery is not ethically wrong in societies where slaves are otherwise at risk of starvation and misery" reflects a relativist viewpoint, as it suggests that the ethical acceptability of slavery depends on the context and cultural norms of a particular society. Universalists, on the other hand, would likely argue that slavery is inherently wrong and violates basic human rights regardless of cultural context.

You Have Two Friends Who Are Ethicists