Absolutism & Relativism Key Words 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? EthicsAbsolutist and relativistASOCR Created by: LeahSparksCreated on: 18-01-16 17:43 Moral Relativism There are no universally valid moral principles and so there is no one true morality. 1 of 10 Subjectivism Each person's values are relative to that person and so cannot be judged objectively. 2 of 10 Cultural Relativism What is right or wrong depends on the culture. 3 of 10 Descriptive Relativism Different cultures and societies have differing ethical systems and so morality is relative. 4 of 10 Absolute A principle that is universally binding. 5 of 10 Moral Objectivism Truth is objectively real regardless of culture. 6 of 10 Consequentialism The rightness or wrongness of an act is determined by its consequences. 7 of 10 Moral Absolutism There is only one correct answer to every moral problem. 8 of 10 Deontological Refers to an action that is inherently right or wrong. No account is taken of circumstances or outcome. 9 of 10 Teleological Concerned with the purpose or ultimate goal of something. 10 of 10
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