HU 330 Exam 1

Ethical Relativism Developers

Margaret Meade and Ruth Benedict

Ethical Relativism

do that which conforms to cultural values

Ethical Egoism

do what is in your own self interest

Ethical Relativism Appeal

kind consideration for those who are different protective tolerance of minority cultures admiration for diversity reaction against colonialism

6 Problems with Ethical Relativism

no right to intervene in another cultures actions majority rule leaves no place for change which "local morality": stated or practiced? which majority do you mean? what constitutes a culture? if no universal values, why observe universal practice of tolerance

Ethical Egoism Value

seek our own happiness first

Ethical Relativism Obligation

to every local culture-honoring diversity

Ethical Relativism Value

tolerance of diversity

Ethical Egoism Obligation

yourself