Morality is Culturally Relative
Wed, Sep 19
We are narrowing in on moral beliefs in this unit of GGL. Are there moral facts? And if so, how could you know what they are? Where would they come from? Today we'll consider arguments for moral relativism. To get started, watch this short video explaining different ways of understanding moral facts (absolutism, relativism, anti-realism).
Key Concepts: Moral Absolutism, Relativism, Realism, Anti-Realism, Abductive Arguments
Read This:
PHILOSOPHICAL TEXT:
"The Argument from Relativity" (Mackie)
APPLICATION ARTICLES:
"In Denmark, Harsh New Laws for Immigrant 'Ghettoes'" (NY Times)
OPTIONAL: "Free To Drive, Saudi Women Still Take a Back Seat to Men" (NY Times)
Do This:
- Homework: Truth or Dare
- Complete your Belief Prewrite peer reviews (due 9/20).
- Read the instructions for the Passage Analysis Prewrite (due 9/27).