Do Objective Morals Exist? Part 11

Now if moral relativism isn’t true then the only option is objective morality is true.  However, relativists have some… IV. Three Arguments against Objective Morality 1.     Cultures practice different morals A key reason for being a moral relativist is the fact we observe what seems like different morals for different cultures.  One culture believes a [...]

Do Objective Morals Exist? Part 10

I am continuing the conversation I had with Mahito (part 9) while hiking in Yosemite.  I then asked him… Who is the positive moral hero of moral relativism?  He looked at me and said I’ve never been asked that question.  I pointed out the moral hero of helping the poor is Mother Teresa.  The moral [...]

Do Objective Morals Exist? Part 9

Additional problems with relativism to share in a conversation I will continue the story of my walk with Mahito that I introduced in part 2.  You will get to peak in on the actual conversation and by doing so I hope you continue to learn how to expose major weaknesses of moral relativism. Before we [...]

Do Objective Morals Exist? Part 8

Arguments against Moral Relativism  1.    Not an ethical system  Herein lies the first problem; moral relativism is not an ethical system.  Why?  The reason is best summed up with these questions; what is the difference between a moral relativist and a person without morals?  How does a relativist make moral decisions?  He decides whatever he thinks [...]

Do Objective Morals Exist? Part 7

The moral relativist says all morality originates with people; either the individual decides or society creates the moral rules.  Let’s look at each one:  Pleasure as ethics – Other names this can go by is “I say relativism” or “individual ethical relativism” or “ethical subjectivism.”  The basic belief is that individual preferences offer the only [...]

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