12 Questions
What is a common assumption that people make about their native customs and religion?
They are the best
What is the main argument of the cultural relativist?
Morally good is what's accepted as good by some culture
What is the conclusion of the argument from toleration?
We should believe that all morals are relative
What is the main objection to the argument from toleration?
It is paradoxical to approach intolerant groups
What is the main argument against the argument from toleration?
We should condemn wrong actions, not just tolerate them
What is the implication of the argument from disagreement?
Morals are relative to cultural norms
What is implied by the concept of 'epistemic humility' in the context of cultural ethics?
Recognizing the limitations of one's knowledge in cross-cultural ethical judgments
According to Ryan (2003), what is a characteristic of moral rules across societies?
Societies have different moral rules, but also share some universal rules
What is implied by Maclyntyre's virtue theory in the context of cultural ethics?
Every culture has a set of virtues, but these virtues can change over time
What is the central concern of Midgley's moral philosophy?
Resisting moral relativism and promoting moral isolationism
What is implied by the concept of 'moral isolationism'?
Each culture has its unique moral principles, unrelated to others
What is the main argument against forming judgments on ethics from other cultural contexts?
We don't know enough about foreign cultural contexts
Explore the differences between moral relativism and egoism. Learn how cultural relativism influences moral judgments and how moral questions can be resolved through anthropology.
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