Gensler, Ethics, Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
The following questions reference concepts discussed in Gensler, Ethics, Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
One of the main weaknesses of the Ideal Observer Subjectivist view is that we will have a hard time knowing what it is to be "impartial" and "fully informed."
Lawrence Kohlberg claimed that people of all cultures go through a stage of moral thinking like Cultural Relativism, therefore Cultural Relativism is a good basis for moral reasoning.
Subjectivism is a good way to deal with social problems like racism and character development.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
To say an action is "good" is to say that it is "socially approved." | arrow_right_alt | emotivism |
To say an action is "good" is to say "If I am fully informed and impartial, I would desire that action to be done." | arrow_right_alt | cultural relativism |
Pick your moral principles by following your feelings. | arrow_right_alt | moral realism |
Some actions are right or wrong, independently of whatever a person or group may think or feel. | arrow_right_alt | ideal observer subjectivism |
Cultural relativism, strictly applied, makes it impossible to disagree with the values of one's own society.
At more advanced stages of moral reasoning, most people reject Cultural Relativism because they become critical of accepted norms and think for themselves about moral issues.
Propose a valid, sound, and compelling argument AGAINST either cultural relativism OR subjectivism. Define and use key concepts and terms correctly in the course of your argument.
Please start your answer by identifying which metaethical view you are arguing against.