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Philosophy

Moral Relativism vs. Moral Universalism in Cross-Cultural Ethics

Quick fact

The United Nations' 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark document that asserts universal moral standards, but it was met with controversy from cultural relativists who argued it imposed Western values on the rest of the world.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard someone say, 'Who are we to judge another culture's practices?' But if that's true, can we ever condemn atrocities like genocide or slavery as universally wrong?