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Meaning of ‘relativist’

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There’s no universal right or wrong - judgement depends on the circumstances.

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Meaning of ‘subjective’

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judgements based on personal opinions, not fixed rules - judgements change with different people e.g. not everyone has the same definition of good

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Meaning of ‘teleological’

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The outcome of an action decides whether it is good or bad.

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Meaning of ‘absolutist’

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a rule that is true in all situations

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Meaning of ‘objective’

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judgements are based on impartial absolute value systems

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Meaning of ‘deontological’

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an action is inherently right or wrong

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