1. Relativism, Cultural and Moral Norman Bowie
Cultural Relativism
Different cultures have ideas about ethical behavior
Moral Relativism
What is “really right or wrong” is completely determined by the culture in which a person lives

2. CRITICISM OF MORAL RELATIVISM
A culture thinking something is moral does not make it moral (slavery)
It is not consistent with moral language which tends to be absolute
All cultures tend to believe in universal principles
There are not separate cultures (Bosnia, Somalia, Cambodia)
Cultural traditions are bounded by physical laws (outlawing sex)

3. UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
30 Articles attempting to establish a common standard for a global society
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