Relativism

answers could be right for different people? Specifically, is morality relative or objective? Cultural relativism and objective moral theory are two opposing arguments that deliver explanations as to what describes a conduct as right or wrong. Accordingly, this essay will examine the differences between both theories to decide which of these two positions is better and why. Cultural relativism is the stance that moral proposals do not reflect objective and/or universal truths but instead make…

If I were at a dinner party and someone said to me that abortion was wrong I would likely have stronger words for them than a discussion about wether or not ethics are relative. I am unable to agree to disagree about something I believe is morally correct and necessary. The person at the dinner party believes that ethics are relative so we cannot disagree about abortion, we are both right. The ethical relativist believes that there are many moral standards. They believe that, “any morality…is…

Three prevalent perspectives are relativism, emotivism, and ethical egoism. According to Mosser (2013) Relativism is the idea that one's viewpoint and morals are understood in conditions of one's culturecivilization, or even one's individual morals. My culture thinks soccer is the mainly enter¬taining game to look at, and your society thinks basketball is the mainly entertaining game to look at. My analysis is true, relative to my society, and your analysis is true, relative to your society.…

Although universal adoption of moral relativism can be seen as counterintuitive and destructive, there are some objections to the arguments aforementioned. The main objection to be mentioned is the lack of a plain “black and white” set of moral truths. The moral truths that are mentioned in moral absolutism are not explicitly laid out somewhere, so this leaves skeptics to ask, “Are we supposed to just believe that there are certain moral truths just out there somewhere?” In a way, yes, because…

the most common: Relativism and the terms related to this theory. By examining the definition of relativism, the controversy about it, and how it applies to one’s own life, one can further their knowledge on this topic. First, Relativism is defined, by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, as “the belief that different things are true, right, etc., for different people or at different times”. Some sociologists argue that there are really two commonly discussed types of Relativism- cultural and…

Anthropological Association proposal was meant to acknowledge moral diversity in different cultures around the world. This fragment was part of an introductory reading to the essay, “ The Case Against Ethical Relativism” by Louis Pojman. In this essay, he elaborates different arguments against ethical relativism, explains his own interpretation of universal moral principles and reconciles cultural…

saying that there is no objective truth, or truth that can be justified. Though saying this doesn 't automatically mean that perspectivism is synonymous with relativism. Nietzsche 's perspectivism has the element of of pragmatism along with some nihilism, so that what perspective is most beneficial to you is truth for. This is unlike relativism which is the view that there are no absolute truths, just what is true for a certain people is truth. For Nietzsche he uses the term "meaning" as a…

The Lack of Sustainable Nutritious Food Solutions Due to Unethical Governance via Land Grabbing for Industrial Agriculture The Land Grab is a prime example of unethical behavior. Government that is intended to enhance the lives of its citizens, but instead ends up “farming them out,” selling them a bill of goods that is not for the citizen’s benefit, but themselves (Verma, 2014). While considering Land Grab tactics, I wonder if Kantian Ethics are applicable. I have serious doubts that the…

Dispersed Freedom We are in a state of randomness. There are times that we follow our instincts (the gut feel) but there are times that we rationally discern and take precautionary measures to every action we make. This randomness of life is coupled with chances. The film Yojimbo started with a wandering Samurai who aimlessly wander and throws a stick in the air for direction. He took the chance to go beyond his wondering state and followed the path the stick will lead him. His fate led him to a…

out, and raise questions as to what the undeniable truth is and relativism can be a dangerous obstacle in this goal of searching for the absolute truth. Philosophers have a natural curiosity to question all aspects of life, and want to find what the underlying truth is. It is difficult to scrutinize every single belief you hold in order to find out whether your belief is just that, or if it is…