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Relativism: The Tangible Theory
Since the beginning of rational thought, philosophers have searched for
the true meaning of morality. Many theorists have attempted to answer this
question with reasoning, in an attempt to find a universal set of rules, or a
way to distinguish right from wrong. Some theorists believe that this question
is best answered by a single moral standard, while others debate if there can be
a single ....
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.... of all the cultures and subcultures in the
world. What this means is that there is no one moral law that fits every
situation at every time. There will always be exceptions to the rules.
Cultural Relativism leaves the creation of moral and ethical standards to the
community. The community then makes moral judgments based on its specific
culture, history, and individuality. For these reasons Cultural Relativism
helps the community, by letting the community set its own moral ....
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