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| − | '''Relativism''' is the post-modern idea that there can be no absolutes. | + | '''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]]. | |
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[[category:Philosophy]] | [[category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 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.