Subjectivism

Question 1

Is subjectivism an objectivist or relativist approach, and why?

Answer 1

Relativist, because it isn’t objective and universal. Instead, it asserts that morality is relative to a person’s perspective.

Question 2

Describe the theory of subjectivism

Answer 2

The theory to which one should always do what one personally believes is the moral right thing to do (regardless of the context)

Ex: i think its morally right to kill my friend, so i should

Question 3

Strengths of subjectivism

Answer 3

• its tolerant
• it gratifies one’s ego
• freedom

Question 4

Weaknesses of subjectivism

Answer 4

• entirely free
• always right
• tolerant
• anything goes (even when its bad)
• there’s nothing common between people (everyone goes against each other)