Moral Relativism and Absolutism

Question	Answer
What is Religious Absolutism?	Many Religious Absolutists have absolutist positions seen as 'perfect and unchanging' e.g 10 commandments
What is graded absolutism?	Some Christians believe in a hierarchy of absolutes, with duty to God at the top.
Name 2 Strengths of Relativism	1.Considers situation/looks at consequences 2. Allows progression 3. Promotes tolerance
Name 2 weaknesses of Relativism	1.Can Justify any action 2.Some statements are arguably true absolutely 3. Isn't as clear and simple as absolutism
Give 2 reasons for existence of relativism	1. Decline of Religious Authority 2. Greater understanding of other cultures
What is cultural relativism and the diversity thesis	Cultural Relativism: Different cultures have different moral codes. Diversity Thesis: Diversity across cultures means there can't be one true morality
Explain descriptive relativism	Different cultures have different ethical systems so therefore morality is relative
Name 2 Strengths of Absolutism	1. Provides fixed ethical code 2. Protects human rights - values sanctity of life 3. Can support universal laws, gives us rules to follow
Name 2 weaknesses of absolutism	1. Takes away all elements of personal decision making 2. Doesn't consider consequences/situation

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