This is Part 2 of a series on moral relativism. The previous article can be found here. Lack of virtue. Moral relativism is based on individual preferences. Exactly who would do the nominating who for ...

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Broadly speaking, ethical relativism contends that ethical rules are drawn from human experience and that what is right or wrong is dependent upon particular times and places. There are cultural ...

"Isn't all morality relative?" I often get this question from students, as there seems to be a fairly pervasive acceptance of moral relativism in much of our culture these days. However, the answer to ...

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Shortly before he was elected pope, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger delivered a withering denunciation of relativism. For those unfamiliar with even the blunter points of philosophy, what was he driving at?

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This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. In his booklet Absolute Truth, Mark Ashton tells the following story about a professor who demonstrates that moral ...

Some articles I’ve read using the term moral relativism prompt me to clarify: Moral relativism does not mean you don’t believe in anything. It means you don’t believe there is an objective or ...