Identify and explain at least two objections to cultural relativism.
What is cultural relativism? Using a clear example of a social practice our society (or the majority in our society) would disagree with (you can use an example from our readings or come up with one of your own), explain how a cultural relativist would respond to this example. Identify and explain two reasons why […]
The Challenge of Cultural Relativism
1.Short Assignment must be double spaced and use standard 1 to 1.5″ (usually default) margins and 12′ font size. 2. Short Assignment number and title should appear on first line 3. Student name, course title (“Issues in Bioethics”), section number and date of submission which is Thursday, January 31st 2019. should appear on second line […]
The Challenge of Cultural Relativism
Please read James Rachels, The Challenge of Cultural Relativism (pp. 421-433) in the SECOND section of your course text. While Rachels appreciates the value of being open and thoughtful in response to cultural diversity of opinion regarding morals, he gives a number of reasons why it is not philosophically viable to extend such openness into […]
