Relativism Flashcards
Contradiction
Where different claims or viewpoints are inconsistent and show opposite meanings.
Anthropology
The study of humanity, especially different cultures.
Cultural relativism
What is true and right is determined by culture.
Mores
The characteristic customs and rules of a society or community.
Objective
Not based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions.
Subjective
Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions.
Folkways
The traditional behaviour or way of life of a particular community or group of people.
Virtue
A quality considered morally good or desirable in a person.
Vice
Immoral or wicked behaviour.
Degrade
Treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect.
Degradation
The condition or process of being degraded.
Justice
The quality of being fair and reasonable.
Certainty
The belief, with out any doubt, that something is the case.
Dignity
The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. Most people believe that all people need to be treated with dignity.
Worth
The level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated.
