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 (D)</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. (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does empirical evidence show about moral disagreement?

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

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

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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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