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?

Cultural moral relativism

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

Simple subjectivism

Which type of claim suggests that there are universal basic moral norms and values?

Moral universalism

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

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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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