Lecture one Flashcards
What’s the incommensurability Of Values?
sometimes it’s impossible for the or more ideals to exist in haramony. In this case, one Should not force coherence
what does values and ends are particular to social wholes mean?
• Just because members from other cultures dont understand a particular cultures values or practices does not mean that it is incoherent and “Wrong”. One should Respect other cultures
can universal values be considered true ?
Yes, universal valves thatare proper for everyone can be considered true ( Murder is bad)
What does relativesm and plvarism mean?
. One Should not Judge other cultures to our own. Differences should be respected.
• PluralisM is the idea that other methods and Practices exist to reach an end
Is there a universal answer in the contextX of herman relations and the Social world ? Is there are a “true” way to build a Society ?
There is no single answer in the context of human relations and the social world
• complexes should exist
• theres always fine prints (ho single answer)
• Not One true way to Create a society
What is the Uncertainty / indeterminacy of knowledge ?
When wemake conclusions, even if there is evidence, there is always a chance that it can be otherwise as human science is not loo percent right
• Because our know ledge is flawed, actions that We do to do good or simply do can lead to unintended consequences
• All human choices and actions lead to moral risk
• humans can never escape moral risk
What is the importance of Culture?
Culture is important because understand ing and sharing Culture allows is to communicate and empathize With each other