Which of the following moral theories will help an anthropologist study ancient societies with an impartial and unprejudiced mindset, especially when it relates to comparing ethics and customs followed by ancient societies to those being followed by present societies?
A) Rawls's social justice theory
B) utilitarianism
C) Kantian ethics
D) ethical relativism

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Ethical relativism will help an anthropologist study ancient societies with an impartial and unprejudiced mindset by recognizing that different cultures have their own unique moral codes and values, and that these codes and values cannot be judged by the standards of other cultures. This allows the anthropologist to approach the study of ancient societies without applying modern ethical or moral values, and without making comparisons to present societies.

Which of the Following Moral Theories Will Help an Anthropologist