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   • Metaethics: Introduction. The prefix “meta” is derived from the Greek for “beyond”. Metaethics is therefore a form of study that is beyond the topics considered in normative or applied ethics.
   • The Value of Metaethics. A former colleague once suggested that Metaethics was entirely and frustratingly pointless — academia for academia’s sake, she thought.
   • Cognitivism versus Non-Cognitivism. Key to the successful study of Metaethics is understanding the various key terminological distinctions that make up the “metaethical map”.
   • Realism versus Anti-Realism. The second key fork in the road that separates metaethical theories is the choice between Moral Realism and Moral Anti-Realism (as with Cognitivism, the “Moral” prefix is assumed from hereon).

2. www.sscnet.ucla.edu › anthro › facultyVarying versions of moral relativism: the philosophy and ...

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   The term ‘moral relativism’ is associated with a variety of very different concepts, some of which function mainly to oppose the view. Schematically, we intend to use the term as follows: Moral relativism consists of three components. First, it holds that descriptive, prescriptive, or meta-ethical aspects of prescriptive

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   What is moral relativism?

   • Schematically, we intend to use the term as follows: Moral relativism consists of three components. First, it holds that descriptive, prescriptive, or meta-ethical aspects of prescriptive terms such as ‘right,’ ‘wrong,’ ‘ought,’ etc., (e.g., their use, legitimacy, or meaning) are relative to a moral view.

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   Is moral objectivism a form of metaethical relativism?

   • 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 Relativism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   What is ethical relativism?

   • Differences in moral practices across cultures raise an important issue in ethics -- the concept of "ethical relativism." Ethical relativism is the theory that holds that morality is relative to the norms of one's culture. That is, whether an action is right or wrong depends on the moral norms of the society in which it is practiced.

   Ethical Relativism - Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

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   Is moral relativism a metaethical position?

   • For example, Harman (2000b), Prinz (2007) and Wong (1996 and 2006) all associate moral relativism with naturalism, a position that usually presupposes the objectivity of the natural sciences. Second, a metaethical moral relativist position might be defended by emphasizing aspects of morality other than disagreement.

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4. plato.stanford.edu › entries › moral-relativismMoral Relativism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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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.

5. plato.stanford.edu › entries › metaethicsMetaethics - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Jan 23, 2007 · Metaethics. First published Tue Jan 23, 2007; substantive revision Tue Jan 24, 2023. Metaethics is the attempt to understand the metaphysical, epistemological, semantic, and psychological, presuppositions and commitments of moral thought, talk, and practice.

6. www.scu.edu › ethical-relativismEthical Relativism - Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

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   Ethical relativism reminds us that different societies have different moral beliefs and that our beliefs are deeply influenced by culture. It also encourages us to explore the reasons underlying beliefs that differ from our own, while challenging us to examine our reasons for the beliefs and values we hold.

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   Meta-Ethical Moral Relativism: There are no objective moral facts or properties, but. moral facts and properties do exist in such a way as to depend on certain contextual. parameters related to the individuals or groups forming moral judgments. Clearly much further work would be needed to flesh out this rough account (for helpful.

8. plato.stanford.edu › entries › relativismRelativism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Sep 11, 2015 · 1. What is Relativism? 1.1 The co-variance definition. 1.2 Relativism by contrast. 1.3 The hidden parameter definition. 1.4 The scope of relativism. 1.4.1 Global vs. Local Relativism. 1.4.2 Strong vs. Weak Relativism. 2. Why Relativism? 2.1 Empirical claims of diversity and their consequences. 2.2 Disagreements and intractability.