Cultural Relativism

A series of flashcards covering key concepts and definitions related to Cultural Relativism and its implications.

Cultural Relativism

The view that the source of moral standards and values are the cultural norms of a group.

Intracultural moral evaluation

Moral evaluation and critique that can occur within the same culture.

Intercultural moral evaluation

Moral evaluation and critique that is not possible between different cultures.

Moral Community

A group of morally significant subjects, classified by their moral status.

Sub-Persons

Individuals whose moral standing is not equal to that of full-status persons.

Highest Moral Status

Status assigned to those regarded as worthy of respect within a moral community.

Kant's concept of Dignity

The intrinsic value that things possess and is respected as an end in itself.

Kant's concept of Price

The instrumental value assigned to things based on their accomplishments.

Banality of Evil

A term describing the pervasive complicity with evil as part of everyday life, coined by Hannah Arendt.

Cross-Cultural Criticism

A moral critique of other cultures that is not possible under Cultural Relativism.

Social Reform

Changes made to improve society that Cultural Relativism considers immoral.

Cultural Norms/Practices

The beliefs and behaviors that are prevalent within a particular culture.

Universal Moral Standards

Moral standards that apply to all individuals, regardless of cultural context.