Universalism vs. relativism : making moral judgments in a changing, pluralistic, and threatening world / edited by Don Browning.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Browning, Don S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethical relativism.

Universalism.

Physical Description:

xix, 189 pages ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Universalism versus relativism

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2006]

Summary:

Has moral relativism run its course? The threat of 9/11, terrorism, reproductive technology, and globalization has forced us to ask anew whether there are universal moral truths upon which to base ethical and political judgments. In this timely edited collection, distinguished scholars present and test the best answers to this question. These insightful responses temper the strong antithesis between universalism and relativism and retain sensitivity to how language and history shape the context of our moral decisions. This important and relevant work of contemporary political and social thought is ideal for use in the classroom across many disciplines, including political science, philosophy, ethics, law, and theology.

Contents:

Foundationalism vs. antifoundationalism

Approaches from human nature

Common ground through historical understanding

Multidimensional approaches

Response.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0742550893

0742550907

OCLC:

65165377

Publisher Number:

9780742550896 (cloth : alk. paper)

9780742550902 (pbk. : alk. paper)