Ethica

• Cultural Relativism


  There are no UNIVERSAL MORAL STANDARDS that apply to all human beings at all times. Instead, what is considered right or wrong DEPENDS ON THE CULTURAL CONTEXT.
• Ethical Universalism


  There are universal ethical standards that apply to all human beings, REGARDLESS of culture, race, sex, religion, or nationality
• Cultural Relativism


  • Moral Standards are Culture-Specific: what is considered morally right or wrong is not the same everywhere, but rather varies depending on the culture and historical background.
  • Tolerance: understanding of different cultural practices and beliefs.
  • Against Ethnocentrism: opposes the belief that one culture's standards are superior and should be the standard for everyone.
• Ethical Universalism


  • Universal Moral Standards: ethical principles or values that are considered universally valid across cultures, societies, and individuals.
  • Human Rights: considered inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or any other status.
  • Global Justice: pursuit of fairness, equality, and ethical treatment on a global scale.
• Ethical Pluralism


  Recognition that there are many different moral perspectives and values, and that no single ethical system can claim a monopoly on moral truth.<|>Acceptance that different cultures have different, but equally valid, moral frameworks.<|>Encourages dialogue and negotiation among different cultural groups to find common ground.<|>Promotes mutual respect and understanding among diverse communities.