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Foundations for Moral Relativism 1st Edition by David Velleman ISBN 1783740337 9781783740338

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Author(s): Velleman, J. David

ISBN(s): 9782821876101, 2821876106

Edition: Expanded edition

File Details: PDF, 3.07 MB

Year: 2016

Language: English

SKU: EB-12039268 Categories: Politics & Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous Philosophy, Society Tags: J. David, Velleman

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ISBN 10: 1783740337
ISBN 13: 9781783740338
Author: David Velleman

In this new edition of Foundations for Moral Relativism a distinguished moral philosopher tames a bugbear of current debate about cultural difference. J. David Velleman shows that different communities can indeed be subject to incompatible moralities, because their local mores are rationally binding. At the same time, he explains why the mores of different communities, even when incompatible, are still variations on the same moral themes. The book thus maps out a universe of many moral worlds without, as Velleman puts it, “moral black holes”. The six self-standing chapters discuss such diverse topics as online avatars and virtual worlds, lying in Russian and truth-telling in Quechua, the pleasure of solitude and the fear of absurdity. Accessibly written, this book presupposes no prior training in philosophy.

Foundations for Moral Relativism 1st Edition Table of contents:

1. Relativism and Objectivity
  - The Nature of Moral Claims
  - Can Morality Be Objective?
  - Understanding Relativism as a Philosophical Position
2. The Cultural Basis of Morality
  - How Societies Shape Moral Frameworks
  - The Influence of Practices and Traditions
3. Communication Across Cultures
  - Moral Relativism and Cross-Cultural Dialogue
  - Interpreting Actions and Intentions in Different Contexts
4. Normativity Without Absolutes
  - How Relativism Guides Moral Behavior
  - The Role of Social Norms and Expectations
5. Challenges to Moral Relativism
  - Critiques from Moral Universalism
  - Addressing Misconceptions about Relativism
6. Moral Relativism and Individual Agency
  - Balancing Social Influence and Personal Choice
  - The Relativist’s Perspective on Moral Dilemmas
7. Practical Implications
  - Relativism in Ethics, Law, and Politics
  - Navigating Moral Disagreements in a Globalized World
8. Conclusion
  - Revisiting the Foundations of Moral Relativism
  - Future Directions for Relativist Thought
9. Appendices
  - Key Terms and Definitions
  - Recommended Readings for Further Study
10. References
11. Index