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'''Relativism''' is the post-modern idea that there can be no absolutes. 20th century [[philosopher]]s, and especially [[liberal]]s, started to expound on a theory of [[moral relativism]], where there is no absolute right or wrong. Unfortunately, this moral weakening is dangerous, and teaches, in essence, that nothing is wrong, setting mankind ethically adrift. | '''Relativism''' is the post-modern idea that there can be no absolutes. 20th century [[philosopher]]s, and especially [[liberal]]s, started to expound on a theory of [[moral relativism]], where there is no absolute right or wrong. Unfortunately, this moral weakening is dangerous, and teaches, in essence, that nothing is wrong, setting mankind ethically adrift. | ||
| − | Sometimes [[liberals]] try to give '''relativism''' credibility by citing the scientific [[theory of relativity]]. | + | Sometimes [[liberals]] try to give '''relativism''' credibility by citing the scientific [[theory of relativity]]. For example, [[Harvard]] Law School Professor [[Laurence Tribe]] argued that the [[theory of relativity]] justified finding a right to [[abortion]] in the [[U.S. Constitution]].<ref>L. Tribe, "The Curvature of Constitutional Space," Harv. L. Rev. (1989)</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:52, February 18, 2008
Relativism is the post-modern idea that there can be no absolutes. 20th century philosophers, and especially liberals, started to expound on a theory of moral relativism, where there is no absolute right or wrong. Unfortunately, this moral weakening is dangerous, and teaches, in essence, that nothing is wrong, setting mankind ethically adrift.
Sometimes liberals try to give relativism credibility by citing the scientific theory of relativity. For example, Harvard Law School Professor Laurence Tribe argued that the theory of relativity justified finding a right to abortion in the U.S. Constitution.[1]
References
- ↑ L. Tribe, "The Curvature of Constitutional Space," Harv. L. Rev. (1989)