In what way or ways are situational ethics and ethical relativism similar?
A) They both look to a central authority or set of rules to guide ethical decision-making.
B) They both assess each separate act according to whether it maximizes pleasure over pain.
C) They both judge actions from the perspective of the actor.
D) All of these.

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Both situational ethics and ethical relativism focus on the perspective of the individual making the ethical decision. They do not rely on a central authority or set of rules to guide decision-making, and they do not assess each act solely based on whether it maximizes pleasure over pain.

In What Way or Ways Are Situational Ethics and Ethical