Assignment task: The Question of Cultural Relativism
Note: You should have read The Challenge of Cultural Relativism, James Rachels, prior to starting this discussion.
Please respond to all of the following prompts:
1. With the help of some of the characteristics mentioned in paragraph 9, describe what cultural relativism is.
2. What do you find valuable in cultural relativism? What do you find problematic?
3. What is Rachels' critique of cultural relativism, and what does he consider as positive aspects of cultural relativism?
4. Are you convinced? How would you respond to someone who says, our culture determines our morality?