Category: Relativism

Relativism is based on the assumption that all diverse viewpoints are equally valid since the various perspectives relate to the observers domain in one way or another. In turn, the dialectical method is founded on the premise that a conversation between two people holding conflicting perspectives can establish the truth through a well-reasoned argumentation to…

Moral relativism is a philosophical position according to which moral or ethical provisions do not, in fact, reflect universal moral truths. However, this kind of relativism does not deny the truth  it merely affirms its relativity. The adepts of moral relativism state that humans are not omniscient, and history is contains examples of people…

Relativism is based on the assumption that all diverse viewpoints are equally valid since the various perspectives relate to the observers domain in one way or another. In turn, the dialectical method is founded on the premise that a conversation between two people holding conflicting perspectives can establish the truth through a well-reasoned argumentation to…

Universalism and relativism describe the two mutually contradicting moral perspectives that arise in connection with cultural issues. The universalist position states that the same ethical and moral codes apply globally regardless of local cultural differences. This viewpoint is enshrined in documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which insists that everyone should receive the…

Norms, values, and behaviors of different cultures can often contradict each other. Therefore, an international company and its employees can be torn between the ethical principles of the host country, where they meet a completely different set of moral values. However, proponents of cultural universalism believe humanity lives in a civilization based on universal values…