Situational relativism is the philosophical concept that moral and ethical standards are not absolute but instead vary depending on the context or situation. This perspective suggests that what is considered right or wrong can change based on specific circumstances, cultural backgrounds, and individual experiences. As a result, actions may be judged differently depending on the particular details of a case, rather than applying a universal moral framework. Critics argue that this can lead to moral ambiguity and inconsistency in ethical decision-making.
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.
Ethical Relativism is operating in a system of situational ethics. Thou shalt not steal, unless you get a chance to steal from a big corporation, the government or someone you don't like. You are faithful to your wife, except on business trips, when everybody cheats, right? Basically, it means being comfortable with shifting your ethics to meet the situation. I try to maintain my ethics in all situations, however though I believe in thou shalt not kill, ants, flies and roaches die if I find them in my house and if you break into my home and come up the stairs, you are a direct threat to my family's safety and I will blow you away with little to no warning. But since I know these are my ethics, family before thief, I do not consider that a case of situational ethics. Also see "moral relativism".
Marketing relativism is a subtle and unintended result of cultural conditioning.
In ethics one must approach the situation from the ethical relativism point of view. Ethical relativism places the decision between right or wrong with the group of people affected.
"The major flaw in cultural relativism is that the concept of relativism is wrong. We are now witnessing "cultural relativism" throughout the world with particular emphasis on terrorism: their cultural relativism is the world's capitulation or death with no other choices. " Above a typical Enlightened Absolutist opininion (no offense). Using the word 'wrong' in absolute way. And pointing at unfavourable views as 'terrorism'. An enlightening example of what is not cultural relativism
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Ethical Relativism states that there is no moral absolute or moral right and wrong. Ethics are simply based upon the bounds of societal norms and subject to change.These "Ethics" are based upon the compunction of the person or society which makes them up as they go along. All morals are considered relative to the situation.For instance;"I won't steal, (unless I really need something and/or won't get caught.) " or "I won't cheat on my spouse unless they cheat on me first."Ethical Relativism is closely related to situational ethics. Both of these forms of ethics are essentially the same as having no ethics at all. The only concern is the concern about getting caught by, or disdained by society. This is similar to a sociopath.The primary moral code, and conviction which Ethical Relativism proponents share, is tolerance of anything other than a moral code."Tolerance is the virtue of those without conviction."
Situational humor depends on place for it's comedy. For instance, the SitCom is situational humor. Such comedies depend on where the person is, or what the person is doing to be funny. Some classic bits of situational humor are "Lucy and the candy factory" or "Vitametavegamin". Preposterous places for things to happen are situational humor.
what is the fundamental difference between act utilitarianism and ethical relativism? is a good and bad discussion about the true of life