When compared the idea of moral skepticism and idea of realism have some slight differences and have a great deal in common. For example, the handout states, “The security of states …show more content…
For example, “... Morality is not rooted in the values and traditions of specific cultures but in the shared sentiments and values of all persons.” This sentence is used to describe the universal belief of communitarianism, but, also applies to the ethics presented by idealism. Idealists and communitarians both believe that people are naturally good and morals come from the goodness of the people. Also, the …show more content…
The idea of cosmopolitanism is that it applies, “To all peoples and all nations; rational in nature because people apprehend its content through thoughtful reflection… It is concerned chiefly with human rights and the social economic well-being of persons.” Meaning rationalists, as well as cosmopolitans, act in the interest of the individuals within states. The cosmopolitan perspective aims to, “...Build a global society by focusing on the well-being of people themselves.” Similarly, rationalists believe in working towards a limited government to promote the rights of the people and creating a strong society based on protecting citizens rights. In the same case, the handout states, “According to cosmopolitanism, states are obligated to defend and protect human rights.” Further supporting the rationalist idea that individuals should give up as few rights as possible in exchange for protection from the state. However, cosmopolitanism takes up the tradition of moral absolutism, meaning, “...The imperative of behavior in accord with recognized moral rules, regardless of outcomes.” Unlike rationalists, cosmopolitans believe there is a certain behavior that must be followed strictly according to moral laws, despite what may happen because of it. Also unlike rationalists, cosmopolitans believe that when other countries have significant domestic issues,