PHIL1001 ESSAY Evaluate Rachel’s arguments against cultural relativism. Is he right to endorse objective moral realism? DINH NAM TRAN 308213904 Cultural relativism‚ as defined by the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. “Is the thesis that a person’s culture strongly influences her modes of perception and thought” Most cultural relativists add to this definition saying that there is no standard of morality. This means that morality is relative to the particular society that one lives in
Premium Morality Cultural relativism
of people even get into debate on this subject. This is where the definition of ethnocentrism comes to play‚ which is how we tend to view other cultures based on how we compare it to our own culture‚ which makes us believe wrong things about that cultures or even judge that cultures in a bad light. But we should not do this because other cultures have their way of doing things for a reason. Like how culture relativism says that we she learn to judge other cultures by not our standard but theirs. Through
Premium Culture Africa The Culture
Many traits are required in order to apply for an executive position. Leadership‚ integrity‚ and intellectuality; all of these are basic traits of a strong leader. One must not be lazy nor cowardly when in such a position of power. One must be prepared to make decisions that may not benefit oneself directly‚ but result in a more efficient and organized company. In the following excerpt you will read about the traits that provide for not only essential chief executive‚ but a successful one as well
Premium Management English-language films Positive psychology
of skin. By just applying powder would not fully conceal these blemishes‚ that is why a step-by-step process must be done before applying make-up to make skin appear flawless and perfect and these steps include: concealing‚ applying the corrective process and applying foundation. The first step in the preparation process is concealing. Dark circles underneath the eye must be concealed with a concealer with the same shade as your skin tone or a lighter one. To apply this‚ dab the concealer starting
Premium Cosmetics Concealment Invisibility
1. How would you describe your spiritual well-being? I would describe my spiritual well-being as having peace‚ meaning‚ and purpose in my life. I feel that as an active Catholic‚ my life is here to assist others. As I assist others‚ my spirit is lifted and I feel good. The strong faith in my life has assisted me to become a better person. I am able to love others fully‚ even when they are cranky patients. I just put myself in their shoes and think about their situation. As a person‚ my spirit grows
Premium Spirituality Religion God
Human Communication. A Publication of the Pacific and Asian Communication Association. Vol. 11‚ No.1‚ pp. 27 – 38 Overcoming Ethnocentrism through Developing Intercultural Communication Sensitivity and Multiculturalism Qingwen Dong University of the Pacific Kenneth D. Day University of the Pacific Christine M. Collaço University of the Pacific Qingwen Dong (Ph.D. Washington State University‚ 1995) is Associate Professor and Chair and Kenneth D. Day (Ph.D. Indiana University‚ 1980) is Professor
Premium Culture Intercultural competence
2. How would you describe your country or region and the people who live there? Although it is often cited that Moldova is the poorest country in Europe‚ it is a beautiful country with a fascinating history‚ culture and people. Its lush green hills‚ dense forests‚ and the wonderful sunflower fields are a treat to the eye. Vineyards and orchards occupy the biggest part of the country and the land is very fertile. Moldova has enriched its own culture adopting and maintaining some of the traditions
Premium Romania
are judged would be ultimately subjective‚ as our perceptions of cultural differences are shaped largely by our immersion in our own culture. An ethnocentric approach stems from judging an alternate culture in relation to one’s own pre-conceived cultural values‚ held to be superior; the parallax phenomenon‚ the inability to escape our own biases‚ prevents objective analysis of different cultures. A cultural relativist maintains the post-modernist view that there is no moral or cultural high-ground
Premium Culture Cultural relativism Anthropology
Broadening your perspective ACC 561 April 30‚ 2014 Patricia Hall Broadening your perspective Broadening Your Prospective 17-2 “Managerial Perspective” Activity Cost Pool Annual Cost Market analysis $1‚050‚000 Product design 2‚350‚000 Product development 3‚600‚000 Prototype testing 1‚400‚000 Activities Cost Drivers Estimated Drivers Market analysis Hours of analysis 15‚000 hours Product design Number of designs 2‚500 designs Product development Number of products 90 products Prototype
Premium Costs Economics Cost
I am going to discuss Shafer-Landau’s argument on Ethical Relativism‚ specifically his stand on Cultural Relativism. 1. Cultural Relativism says that a society’s or cultures basic ideals are considered morally right. 2. Cultural Relativism cannot make sense of moral progress. 3. Cultural Relativism contradicts itself because different societies can have different views. 4. Cultural Relativism doesn’t account for morality’s true nature. In support of Premise #2: Shafer claims “If a person’s or
Premium Morality Cultural relativism Truth