Identify and explain at least two objections to cultural relativism.
What is cultural relativism? Using a clear example of a social practice our society (or the majority in our society) would disagree with (you can use an example from our readings or come up with one of your own), explain how a cultural relativist would respond to this example. Identify and explain two reasons why […]
The Challenge of Cultural Relativism
Please read James Rachels, The Challenge of Cultural Relativism (pp. 421-433) in the SECOND section of your course text. While Rachels appreciates the value of being open and thoughtful in response to cultural diversity of opinion regarding morals, he gives a number of reasons why it is not philosophically viable to extend such openness into […]
Negative effects of cultural relativism think sharia law, semen
Investigate the existing academic thoughts and perspectives concerning cultural relativism. What are the limits to this perspective? Should all things be considered relative and should not there be universal standards to evaluate different cultural practices? At what point does cultural relativism become potentially harmful in the United States? In certain organizational contexts (choose examples applicable […]
