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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Ethnocentrism refers to the idea that one believes that their ethnic group is superior to other groups. Cultural relativism is the belief that all cultures are worthy and of equal value. WIth this in mind‚ history plays a role in the development of medical philosophy. Changes in medical practices are result from an understanding of a specific practice to be unethical
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How far has technology improved our lives‚ and is this development good? Ever since the industrial revolution in the end of the 1700s‚ people lives has changed dramatically due to the increasing use of technology. However‚ is the development of more complicated technology only for the better‚ or is it going too far? In these days we are so surrounded by the technology that living in a world without it is almost unthinkable. Technical devices have made our lives easier in so many ways. We have dishwashers
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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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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the cutting of part or all of the female genitalia‚ the skin is then sewn together leaving a small hole the size of a pencil for urine and menstrual blood. This dangerous procedure is practiced mostly in 30 countries in Africa‚ also some parts of Indonesia and Malaysia (Gilbert). These culture groups believe that Female Genital Mutilation will purify the girls‚ keeping them from having sexual intercourse before marriage. Functionalism can best be used to describe
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nationals to manage headquarters. Advantage: * Alleviate cultural myopia * Minimise mistakes arising from cultural misunderstanding * Cheaper to implement * Transfer core competencies Disadvantage: * Immigration policies may make it expensive to implement Geocentric approach seeks the best people internationally‚ regardless of nationality. Advantage: * Make the best of its human resource * Reduces cultural myopia & enhance local responsiveness * Develop unifying
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