Relativism

1) I agree that morality should be authoritative over our preferences. If everyone did what their heart desired there would be a lot of robberies, unfaithful marriages, and tragic deaths. Relativism has flexible standards that have the potential to change according to the individual's feelings and desires. While Biblical Absolutism has a set of standards that are given to us in the Bible and through the 10 Commandments. I also agree with the second characteristic that points out that morality…

almost impossible, to choose between moral absolutism and moral relativism as a guide that the American society should use for making moral decisions. Both moral relativism and moral absolutism offer solutions to moral problems, but each will give completely different answers to the problem. Many great philosophers in history have debated on one side or another. In my opinion I side with the anthropologist Ruth Benedict and believe relativism is the better way to think and the best choice for…

“The Challenge of Cultural Relativism” Different cultures have different conceptions of right and wrong. The Eskimos, for instance, commit infanticide often, leaving their babies to die in the snow. Although we uphold the same value of caring for our offspring, an Eskimo family may be unable to care for their child and select death as their final option. In our culture this is viewed as horrific, but to the Eskimos, it is a part of life (Rachels 35). Cultural relativism says that to presume…

make decisions based on moral absolutism as that seems to be right decision to make, but in all reality, guidance is based on moral relativism due to so many variables that take place today. Ruth Benedict discusses in A Defense of Ethical Relativism what various cultures viewed as a moral absolutism in a particular part of the world but may be seen as moral relativism in another part. Benedict discussed homosexuality as being accepted in the American Indian tribe years ago but one would have…

the moral beliefs that were taught to them. Moral relativism, on the other hand, has a reference and proof why an action is wrongful or rightful. Both of these moral branches have a solid foundation on what is right and what is wrong. Moral realism does not have a solid background information on why it is taught that a certain action is right or wrong, so most citizens will blindly follow morals instilled in them from a young age. Moral relativism also has some blind and outdated followers since…

questions for culturally competent health care. A group effort will need to be made between clinicians, continuing to educate themselves, and patients, advocating for their cultural needs. Often these tasks are much easier said than done. Cultural relativism versus ethnocentrism continues to challenge personalized health care because cultural competence is achieved by a lifelong commitment to cultural education including awareness, desire, encounters, knowledge, and skill among workers…

not wrong for a host not to offer a gift (beyond refreshments) to a visitor.” From an individual who has studied Harman’s belief in “moral judgement relativism,” and Ayer’s “expressivism,” it is important we understand why both philosophers’ views cannot make sense of this exchange. For context, Gilbert Harman’s belief in “moral judgement relativism,” explains that all moral judgements make implicit reference to the speaker, some other person, some other group, or another set of moral standards.…

Ethical relativism is at theory which puts forth the notion that values and ethical judgments can only be evaluated within the context of individuals or cultural groups. An ethical relativist would argue that there are no such things as an objective right or wrong when it comes to the views that he hold. If this were true, there would not be much of a point to doing ethics at all. I would have my beliefs, you would have yours, and neither of us could be right or wrong because right and wrong…

of culture and identity, the rejection of nationalist principles, and the prioritisation of equality in all domains of life; cultural relativism emphasises that the values of any given culture are regarded as important to the citizens who identify with that culture (Herskovits 1972;8). Herskovits explains that the central philosophical tenet of cultural relativism is a fundamental acknowledgement and mutual respect of cultures other than one’s own; experience shapes outlook, and each experience…

Philosophy paper on relativism and weather I agree or disagree In the following paper I will be discussing relativism, more specifically cultural and ethical relativism and weather I agree or disagree with that philosophy. Cultural revisits state that “no particular moral or ethical position can actually be considered “right” or “wrong.” Ethical relativism states that …”whether an action is right or wrong depends on the moral norms of the society in which it is practiced”. I agree with…