Book Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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What is Cultural relativism?
A
The idea that there can be different moral standards for different societies.
2
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What is Subjective relativism?
A
The idea that there can be different moral standards for different persons.
3
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What is Objectivism?
A
The claim that there is only one valid moral standard that holds for all human beings.
4
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What is Pluralistic Relativism?
A
The idea that different societies can have different but equally valid moral standards, but all share a common moral core.
5
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What is Tolerance?
A
The idea that we respect the moral beliefs and practices of others, but doesn’t preclude rational disagreement or even taking action in certain areas.
