HLSC 3710U Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Moral Realism, Cultural Relativism, Bioethics
16 Jan 2020
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Cultural relativism what is morally right is determined by whatever moral standards a culture endorses: hassan rasouli case the family came from iran and had different views and disagreement in the end-of-life decision-making. Relativism an action that is right or wrong depends on the moral norms of the society in which it is practiced. Claims two and three actually contradict relativism and therefore this is evidence against it. Two alternatives to relativism: subjectivism and moral realism. Metaethics the belief that morals is based on preference of feeling. Normative ethics inquires more systematic ways into how to act morally or ethically and to lead a moral life. Consequentialism our rightness produces good consequences. Deontology rightness is not exclusively a matter of promoting good consequences. The right actions are the ones that maximize happiness for everyone. Well-being or welfare has replaced happiness as the end means for utilitarianism. Beneficence prevent harm and do good.
