Halibut Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 As per the title - can anyone please explain (without referring to Youtube videos) what the term 'cultural relativism' means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why don't you have a go? Google with give the answer. You're supposed to provide an opinion to inspire debate. Very tame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why don't you have a go? Google with give the answer. You're supposed to provide an opinion to inspire debate. Very tame. That'd be a 'no' then. Thanks Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 As per the title - can anyone please explain (without referring to Youtube videos) what the term 'cultural relativism' means? Has it got anything to do with Muslamic ray guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 As per the title - can anyone please explain (without referring to Youtube videos) what the term 'cultural relativism' means? Right and wrong, morality, ethics are different for different cultures just because we think something is wrong doesn’t mean it is considered wrong in another society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Right and wrong, morality, ethics are different for different cultures just because we think something is wrong doesn’t mean it is considered wrong in another society. Thank you, you are the first poster to answer this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Right and wrong, morality, ethics are different for different cultures just because we think something is wrong doesn’t mean it is considered wrong in another society. Thanks very much Mr Smith - a straight answer to a straight question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomdido Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I was discussing cultural relativism with the wife just the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 I was discussing cultural relativism with the wife just the other day. Good chat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 It’s a pity that as a country we don't understand this and stop trying to impose our morality onto others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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