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What is the main argument of cultural relativism?
What is the main argument of cultural relativism?
Cultural relativism argues that what is moral varies from one society to another and at different points in history, and that we must refrain from judging others based on our own, current values.
How does cultural relativism relate to translation and interpreting?
How does cultural relativism relate to translation and interpreting?
Cultural relativism suggests that translators and interpreters must be sensitive to the fact that what is controversial and requires more sensitivity to communicate varies from one social environment to another.
What is the potential implication of separating morality from ethics and restricting it to the individual?
What is the potential implication of separating morality from ethics and restricting it to the individual?
The implication is that what is moral becomes a matter of opinion, leading to relativism and the idea that moral values vary across societies and history.
Why does relativism pose a challenge for translators and interpreters?
Why does relativism pose a challenge for translators and interpreters?
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