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Should morals be relative depending on culture?
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Morals should be relative depending on culture.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Moral relativity ensures that the differences between cultures are respected.
Pro claim 2
People in different contexts need different moral systems.
Con claim 1
Moral relativity is often used to excuse or downplay discrimination.
Con claim 2
Similar types of moral progress across different cultures point to a universal morality.