13-16, and by James Rachels in "The Challenge of Cultural Relativism," chap. 2 of The Elements of Moral Philosophy, 4th edition (Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2003), pp. 19-21. Rachels calls it "The Cultural Differences Argument.
Who are the real barbarians? This provocative book takes an enlightening look at what we believe, why we believe it and whether there really is an irreparable moral discord between 'us' and 'them'.
seemed that whenever Solange (or I, for that matter) wanted to talk with him about anything at all, Dr. Rowe grew impatient. The most important thing was to stay on her medication, was all he ever said: his answer to everything.
How could this be 'right' These are just some of the questions tackled by Neil Levy in an incisive and elegant guide to the philosophy of moral relativism - the idea that concepts of 'rightness' and 'wrongness' vary from culture to culture, ...
One in the series New Dialogues in Philosophy, edited by Dale Jacquette, J. Kellenberger brings together a group of hypothetical individuals from different backgrounds with real philosophical views to discuss their ideas on morality and ...
One in the series New Dialogues in Philosophy, edited by Dale Jacquette, J. Kellenberger brings together a group of hypothetical individuals from different backgrounds with real philosophical views to discuss their ideas on morality and ...
This volume is devoted solely to the topic of moral relativism.
On September 11 2001, thousands of people died in the attacks on the Unitedtates. How could this act of terror be justified? A young man kills hisister to protect his...
The volume's pedagogical and research value is enhanced by a topical bibliography on moral relativism and a substantial general introduction that includes explanatory summaries of the twenty selections.