Strengths Of Absolute And Relative Theory Flashcards
Why is relativism practical for today’s societies?
Because of mass migration
Relativism rejects he idea that a groups moral norms are superior to another’s
What is the main outlining ethics for relativists?
That there should be tolerance and respect for the diversity of the world and other peoples societies
What does he respect for diversity bring upon societies?
Peace and harmony
Acceptance
What does relativism reject that is against ideological cultures?
Moral imperialism
Rejecting he unique truthfulness of any ideological system
What determines morality in subjective relativism that most ethical theories ignore?
Personality of the individual
What does relativism fail to appreciate? What quote by Kluckhohn helps emphasis this fault?
That certain moral values are universal. It implies that there can be no real evaluation or criticism on practices such as murder.
“Every culture has a concept of murder”
Why wouldn’t it be possible to condemn corrupt actions?
Because relativism only analyses the customs of different societies.
What has the soul influence on relative morality? Why could this be seen as BAD?
Culture.
Bad because moral problems are complex and are determined by a variety of issues.
Relativists believe in a multicultural society, as people will live tolerantly and morally good as people are educated by each others cultures.. Why is this bad?
Because in human history this hasn’t been the case, there has been more than just cultural problems that have divided humans
Why could relativism be seen as weak?
Because it provides little reason on behaving morally except to be socially acceptable.
Why is it bad that relativists reject open twining or different cultures moralities?
Because it prevent human progress and a society may become fixed in the past
Absolute morality is good because it ISN’NT based on…. But rather…
It isn’t based on: individual preferences
But rather: absolute and universal values
Absolutism is good because it allows different societies to…
Share common values
Which legislation does absolutism give authority to?
Human rights legislation, which is designed to protect people
