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Apr 24, 2023 · Relativism is the belief that moral principles are not universal and objective, but rather depend on individual or cultural values and beliefs. In the context of business ethics, this means that what is considered ethical in one culture or situation may not be ethical in another.
Nov 20, 2023 · Abstract. Numerous ethical theories have been proposed as a foundation of business ethics, and this often brings about appreciable perplexity. This article seeks to identify specific problems for a sound foundation of this discipline. A first problem is this multiplicity of ethical theories, each with its own metaethics, often accepted without ...
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Sep 15, 2011 · In the intercultural communication literature, four ethical positions are often presented: ethical absolutism, ethical relativism, ethical universalism, and meta-ethics (see Ting-Toomey, 2011 ...
Aug 1, 1992 · 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. The same action may be morally right in one society but be morally wrong in another.
Feb 19, 2004 · Moral Relativism. First published Thu Feb 19, 2004; substantive revision Wed Mar 10, 2021. Moral relativism is an important topic in metaethics. It is also widely discussed outside philosophy (for example, by political and religious leaders), and it is controversial among philosophers and nonphilosophers alike.
Oct 23, 2019 · An example of relativism in ethics is the classic utilitarian approach where the justification for action is found in the consequences of that action. In other words, utilitarianism will focus on the goals of a proposed action, and actions should be judged right if their consequences are good, i.e., if they increase the amount of good in the world.
20–38. Published: August 2000. Split View. Annotate. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. Discusses three forms of moral relativism—normative moral relativism, moral judgement relativism, and meta‐ethical relativism.
