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What event led to a general disillusionment with the theory of cultural relativism?
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united nations or increase use of fieldwork among anthropologist
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What is the Theory of Relativism?
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How do ethical relativism and cultural relativism and divine theory compare?
Ethical Relativism holds that ethics change when the situation changes. (I.e. while it might be wrong for an average person to commit theft, it would be acceptable for a starving person to steal to feed his family.) Cultural Relativism holds that due to culture and history being different in different regions, different truths are acceptable. Cultural Relativism stresses that different cultures have this sort of relationship. (I.e. Aztecs sacrificed humans and it's OK in their culture, but killing people in ours is a crime punishable by death.) Divine Theory is more Universalist in nature. According to Divine Theory, if you reject the Divine Law, you are performing wrong actions regardless of whether or not you concede the validity of the Divine Theory. This means that upbringing and culture are no excuse to avoiding the Universalist Code of Ethics. (The thief in the Ethical Relativism case would still be doing wrong.)
How do The Divine Command Theory and Cultural relativism differ?
Divine Command Theory (DCT) is a theory that stands to say that something is morally acceptable simply "because God says so." (ie: To donate to charity is "good." What makes giving to charity good? "Because God commands it.") Cultural Relativism/Ethnocentrism (CR) is a theory that states that there is no universal code for morality, rather that one's cultural upbringing determines morality. (ie: Just because Americans do not traditionally practice cannibalism, that does not make it morally wrong. Other cultures are raised to think this is a natural and normal practice.) Hope this answers your question!
What is the social theory where each society determines how social action is understood?
i believe you are referring to cultural relativism, whereby different cultures have different norms and values, therefore it is hard to apply certain theories as universal
Should MNCs follow the theory of ethical relativism when operating abroad?
No, multinational corporations shouldn't follow relativism when they are operating abroad. They should follow the strictest form of ethics when conducting business.
Which moral theory focuses mainly on an act being universalizable Relativism Virtue ethics Utilitarianism Deontology?
DEONTOLOGY100% Sure
What theory holds that there is no universal moral truth and instead there are only beliefs perspectives and values?
what is the answer the theory that holds that there is no universal moral truth and that instead there are only beliefs, perspectives and values answer. is it relativism
Who proves the theory of relativism?
Nobody its a theory.Definition of theorynoun (plural theories)a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained:Darwin's theory of evolutiona set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based:a theory of education[mass noun]:music theoryan idea used to account for a situation or justify a course of action:my theory would be that the place has been seriously mismanaged
What is cultural theory in education?
adaptive discover
What are the three branches of social structure theory?
social disorganization, strain theory, and cultural deviance theory
When was A General Theory of Love created?
A General Theory of Love was created in 2000.
What is the difference between moral relativism and ethical relativism?
Ethical relativism denies universal moral principles, claiming that moral codes are strictly subjective. Ethical situationalism states moral principles are objective, and should be applied differently in different contexts.
