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Philosophy Questions
Question 23
Cultural relativism refers to the view that no culture is greater to another culture especially when distinguishing systems of law, politics, and morality. It refers to the philosophical idea that all cultural values and beliefs are important and the truth is relative. Individuals who support the view believe that all ethical, political, aesthetic, and religious beliefs are totally relative to the person in his or her culture. The reason why the practice of sati is a problem in cultural relativism is that the practice disrespects women by having them killed if their husbands die. This means the culture is of no relevance to at all because it takes one’s right to live.
Question 24
The back-ward looking paradigm focuses with compensatory justice issues whereas the forward-looking perspective is grounded on utilitarian considerations. For instance, when a social issue is looked at from a backward-looking point of view, ones needs to establish who has committed an offense and who has benefited from it. One also needs to establish the one who deserves to be compensated. On the other hand, when a social issue is looked at from a forward-looking point of view, one needs to establish what a fair and just society would be like, as well as, how to get that type of society.
Question 25
As stated, Cultural relativism refers to the view that no culture is greater to another culture especially when distinguishing systems of law, politics, and morality. It refers to the philosophical idea that all cultural values and beliefs are important and the truth is relative. It is not a form of realism because its principles are opposed to moral realism and does not lead to establishing truth as evident in a number of cultures.
Question 26
The view of “good” can only emerge in a place where there are people whose interests are threatened or furthered by events such as desires, needs, or interests. Intrinsic...