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Terms in this set (24) Ethical Relativism. The belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong and that the definition of right or wrong depends on the prevailing view of a particular individual, cultural, or historical period. Moral Varies among culturals.
Wong's meta ethical relativism -focuses on certain differences in moral beliefs that are best explained by relativism -emphasis on individual rights/liberties vs emphasis on common good---> Wong thinks both are valid -examines purpose of morality --satisfaction of universal needs determine conditions for an adequate morality
3. self-deception. 4. ulterior motives/selfishness. 5. weighing competing moral principles differently. Argument supporting ethical relativism. 2.) Argument from tolerance. Argument from Tolerance. P1: Tolerance of other values/cultures/opinions is very good and admirable. P2: So we should accept whichever moral theory most promotes tolerance.
Phil 111 The Fundamentals of Ethics: Ethical Relativism. Share. Moral skepticism. Click the card to flip 👆. the denial of objective moral standards.
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1st argument: 1. A believes that eating the dead is right 2. B believes that burning the dead is right - None of these customs is universally right or wrong - Customs in each society determine what is right within that society 2nd argument: - Social practices and institutions depend on customary ethical beliefs, which are functionally necessary for that society - Those ethical beliefs are true ...
