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    Philosophical Implications of Cultural Relativism Philosophical position of Cultural Relativism is best understood in terms of its epistemological‚ ethical and logical implications. Philosophical means articulation‚ argumentation‚ analysis‚ and synthesis of the idea‚ principle or concept. [1] Implication is a relationship between two propositions that holds when both propositions are true and fails when the first is true but the second is false. It is to develop a logical cohesion among arguments

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    “Understanding cultural differences becomes especially important for companies considering opening foreign offices because workplace customs can vary widely from one country to another” (p. 44). The values that are in conflict are based on the Japanese culture. Ryan arrived in Tokyo and could not give directions because the of the language barrier. According to the book‚ “learning a different language is part” of understanding cultural differences (p. 44). The cultural relativism encourages individuals

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    Cited: Tamakoshi‚ Laura. "The Anthropologist in the field." . N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 16 Oct 2013. Nanda‚ Serena ‚ and Richard L. Warms. Culture Counts‚ A Concise Introduction To Cultural Anthropology. 2cnd. Wadsworth Pub Co‚ 2012. print. Jennifer Balliet Professor Reilly Cultural Anthropology 10/15/2013

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    framework of conflict and division? How can the acquisition of self-knowledge‚ and awareness of our spiritual nature‚ be promoted in ways that contribute to the equality of women and men? How can we move beyond the impasse of cultural relativism in our efforts to establish the equality between women and men? How can we transform economic structures and processes so that they are conducive to justice and equality among all – including women and men? How can we reconceptualize

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    6. Is the argument sound? Critically discuss one or more of the premises. Although the truth-table proves that Craig’s argument is valid‚ his argument is unsound because he uses false premises. I want to discuss about the second premise ‘Objective moral values do exist’. What we generally mean by ‘Objective’ is not being influenced by opinions or feelings. Thus‚ objective moral values mean the moral values that are not affected by different opinions of individuals or societies. However‚ most of

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    Moral objectivism is the view that every individual has the same basic moral principles that valid for all situations at all time. This philosophy denounces moral relativism which is primarily concerned with the differences in moral judgments across different people and cultures. Essentially this view takes into consideration that there are various customs that are accepted and other that are not in different countries. One example is that it is wrong to hit or shove someone because you feel like

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    LENN GOODMAN RELATIVISM AND MORALITY ALETHAER F WOODY ASHFORD UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR: ALAN BARTON SOC120 INTRO ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY JULY 15‚ 2013 LENN GOODMAN RELATIVISM AND MORALITY Moral decisions are made on the everyday aspects of life. A minority of moral decisions made are right and not all are wrong. In Relativism the idea that one’s beliefs and values are understood interns of one’s society‚ culture‚ or even one’s own individual values (Mosser‚ p.22).. There’s a possibility

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    arguments that something’s should be seen as moral wrong. I agree with his beliefs that he is discussing throughout this article. All members of a group should not be punished for their cultural differences. In this paper I will share and support my opinions of the arguments discussed in the article by Lenn Goodman. “Relativism is the idea that ones beliefs and values are understood in terms of ones society‚ culture or even ones own individual values” (Mosser‚ 2010). Some cultures may have more than one

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    Define and Contrast the three ethical perspectives Relativism: The belief that one’s values are correct given the culture‚ although cannot be proven most times. Emotivism: A perspective in which one’s emotions dictate over a judgment on a topic/situation. Ethical egoism: A perspective in which one’s desires and ideas are right‚ and anything apposing that is wrong. How do the perspectives differ from the ethical theories? Values and morals are what makes the difference between perspectives and ethical

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    Our text discusses the challenge relativism presents to various ethical and religious viewpoints. Consider a specific moral question which might make it difficult to accept the relativist’s response. State the moral issue involved‚ and provide an explanation as to why you think a relativist might have problem giving a justified response to it. Relativism presents challenges to various ethical‚ moral and religious viewpoints.  It is tempting to be able to think “live and let live”.  Personally

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