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Philosophy

Moral Relativism Versus Moral Objectivism

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The term 'moral relativism' was popularized by the anthropologist Franz Boas, who argued that moral codes are products of culture, not universal truths.

Why this is interesting

You might believe that some actions are always wrong, like slavery or torture. But what if someone from another culture disagrees—could they be right?