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Types of Relativism in Ethics

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What is the main goal of an anthropologist according to the doctrine of descriptive relativism?

to describe, but not evaluate, different moral principles and practices

What is the primary claim of metaethical relativism regarding moral judgments?

that they are not objectively true or false but depend on the perspective of the person or culture

What is the essential distinction that morality makes in relation to human actions and intentions?

between those that are proper (right) and those that are improper (wrong)

What can be a source of moral standards, according to the text?

a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religion, or culture, or a person's belief in a universal standard Signup and view all the answers

What is the synonyms of morality mentioned in the text?

goodness, appropriateness, or rightness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between relativism and pluralism according to the text?

Relativism highlights the existence of multiple truths, ethics, and values, whereas pluralism advocates for plurality and emphasizes the benefits of interaction between different systems. Signup and view all the answers

What does relativism imply about imposing morality on other cultures?

Relativism implies that we should not impose our morality on other cultures because morality is relative to each culture. Signup and view all the answers

Why does accepting relativism commit us to a policy of tolerance, according to the text?

Accepting relativism implies that we should not impose our morality on other cultures, which means that we must refrain from doing so and be tolerant. Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with relativism's approach to tolerance, according to the text?

From a relativistic point of view, there is no objective reason to be tolerant rather than intolerant, as morality is relative to each culture. Signup and view all the answers

How does relativism view the objective moral value of tolerance and intolerance?

According to relativism, neither tolerance nor intolerance is objectively morally better than the other. Signup and view all the answers