prove one side is right or more reasonable than the other. Often, people describe behavior they don't approve of as \"distasteful." Ordinarily, we think of matters of taste as personal, subjective things. You enjoy spicy Indian food, while I prefer a simple burger and fries. It is all a matter ofpersonal taste. You might think sky-high executive salaries are distasteful, but others find them well deserved. Ethical relativists believe that ethical values are much like tastes in food; it all depends on, or it is all relative to, one's own background, culture, and personal opinions. k . Most ethicists believe that ethical relativism is not a credible point of view, but many people still findit tempting. Do you believe that there is no way to decide what is ethically right or wrong? imagine a teacher returns an assignment to you with a grade of F. When you ask for an explanation, you are told that, frankly, the teacher does not believe that people "like you\" (9.9., men, Christians, African Americans) are capable of doing good work in this field (e.g., science, engineering, math, finance). When you object that this is unfair and wrong, the teacher offers a relativist explanation. \"Fairness is a matter of personal opinion,\" the professor explains. \"Who determines what is fair or unfair?\" you ask. Your this view of what is fair is as valid as any other. Because everyone is entitled to his or her own personal teacher claims the opinion, the professor is entitled to fail you because, in his personal opinion, you do not deserve to succeed. 1. Would you accept this explanation and be content with your failing grade? If not, how would you defend your own opposing view? . Are there any relevant facts on which you would rely to support your claim? 2 3. What values are involved in this dispute? 4. What alternatives are available to you? 5. Besides you and your teacher, are there any other stakeholderspeople who are or should be involved in this situation? an appeal to have the grade changed? 6. What reasons would you offerto the dean in What consequences would this professor's practice have on e solved? 8. if reasoning and logical persuasion do not work, how else could this dispute be re ' ,_\\ ducation