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- Most philosophers disagree however. For example, just because bribery is okay in some cultures doesn’t mean that other cultures cannot rightfully condemn it. Moral relativism is on the opposite end of the continuum from moral absolutism, which says that there is always one right answer to any ethical question.
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Moral absolutism contrasts with moral relativism, which denies that there are absolute moral values. It also differs from moral pluralism, which urges tolerance of others’ moral principles without concluding that all views are equally valid.
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Oct 23, 2019 · Ethical absolutism is a position which argues for the existence of objective values and intrinsically moral acts. As such there can exist moral principles which are always valid and correct. Ethical relativism is a position that holds that moral values are relative to some further instance.
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Feb 19, 2004 · The first point is a form of metaethical relativism: It says one morality may be true for one society and a conflicting morality may be true for another society. Hence, there is no one objectively correct morality for all societies. The second point, however, is a concession to moral objectivism.
Moral absolutism: there are facts about which actions are right and wrong, and these facts do not depend on the perspective, opinion, or anything about the person who happens to be describing those facts. Moral nihilism: there are no facts about which actions are right and wrong.
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Moral relativism vs. moral absolutism: Relativists think that what’s right or wrong changes depending on the situation or culture, while absolutists believe there is one true answer to moral questions, no matter the circumstances.
Moral relativism is the idea that there is no universal or absolute set of moral principles. It’s a version of morality that advocates “to each her own,” and those who follow it say, “Who am I to judge?” Moral relativism can be understood in several ways.
Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments are true or false only relative to some particular standpoint (for instance, that of a culture or a historical period) and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others.
