Ebook: Moral Relativism: a Short Introduction

This enlightening new introduction examines the history and development of moral relativism, considering the arguments for and against, and also covering such key topics as terrorism, and the rights of women in oppressive cultures.;Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1 What is Moral Relativism and Why Does it Matter?; 2 Moral Relativism: The Intellectual Case; 3 The Moral Implications of Relativism; 4 Descriptive Relativism; 5 Biology and Human Interests; 6 The Problem of False Consciousness; 7 Incommensurability and The Shared Core of Morality; 8 Beyond Relativism and Absolutism; Suggestions for Further Reading; Notes; Index.