Exploring Moral Relativism
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Which type of claim suggests that the truth value of moral claims can vary from culture to culture?

  • Simple subjectivism
  • Cultural moral relativism (correct)
  • Normative claim
  • Descriptive claim
  • Which type of claim suggests that the truth value of moral claims can vary from person to person?

  • Normative claim
  • Descriptive claim
  • Simple subjectivism (correct)
  • Cultural moral relativism
  • Which type of claim suggests that there are universal basic moral norms and values?

  • Cultural moral relativism
  • Descriptive claim
  • Moral universalism (correct)
  • Normative claim
  • Which concept refers to the idea that things can be good or bad 'absolutely'?

    <p>Myth of objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empirical evidence show about moral disagreement?

    <p>There is no universality when it comes to morality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of claim suggests that the truth value of moral claims can vary from person to person?

    <p>Simple subjectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of claim suggests that the truth value of moral claims can vary from culture to culture?

    <p>Cultural moral relativism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that refers to the idea that things can be good or bad 'absolutely'?

    <p>Myth of objectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empirical evidence show about moral disagreement?

    <p>There is no universality in morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of claim suggests that at least some basic moral norms and values are universal?

    <p>Moral universalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Moral Claims and Values

    • Relativist claim: suggests that the truth value of moral claims can vary from culture to culture.
    • Subjectivist claim: suggests that the truth value of moral claims can vary from person to person.
    • Objectivist claim: suggests that there are universal basic moral norms and values.
    • Absolutist concept: refers to the idea that things can be good or bad 'absolutely'.
    • Empirical evidence: shows that moral disagreement is widespread.
    • Universal moral norms: at least some basic moral norms and values are universal, according to some claims.

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    Test your knowledge on moral relativism and the varying truth values of moral claims. Explore concepts like simple subjectivism and cultural moral relativism in this thought-provoking quiz.

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