Absolutism

A moral judgement that relies on a fixed truth is Absolutist. An Absolute Rule says that somethings are inherently right or wrong, no matter the circumstance or situation; there is no room for change.

• Provides a Universal Code to measure everything against.
• Enables us to have a UN Declaration of Human Rights.
• Absolutism can be applied to everyone.
• People instinctively take the Absolute Approach
• Easier to apply compared to Relativism

• Does not consider different circumstances and situations.
• May not be clear as to what the right thing to do in a situation is.
• Not concerned with the motive or outcome.
• It's not always possible to do the right thing.