From: Steve Peterson (peterson.steve@verizon.net)
Date: Thu Dec 02 2004 - 16:41:51 GMT
Hi Platt, All
Platt said:
> A relative morality believes that whatever is right is whatever works in
> society to assure inner harmony. Thus, one society should not judge the
> ethical practices of another.
>
Is this really what is meant by Moral Relativity?
What is Moral Absolutism?
Are there other types of morality?
Does absolutism suggest that an act is either right or wrong in and of itself
or are the results or intent important?
Does relativity suggest that there really is no right or wrong or merely that
right and wrong are context dependent?
Does such a distinction have any meaning in practice since the MOQ suggests
that all people behave based on a combination of physical laws, biological
desires and aversions, tradition/authority/status-seeking, and reason?
I think we need to agree on what is meant by the terms of discussion before
deciding whether the MOQ supports one or the other or neither.
Can anyone suggests definitions for the two sides of the debate?
Thanks,
Steve
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