5.6: Cultural Relativism
- Read the first three sections of Chapter 4 and answer the following questions:
- What was Nietzsche's most famous quote?
- What is the definition of "cultural relativism"?
- How does Nietzsche's eternal return challenge traditional religious beliefs about rewards?
- Are Wallace Souza's actions immoral? Why or Why not?
What three contemporary approaches to ethics offer alternatives to cultural relativism? Which of these alternatives is the best direction? Attempt the exercises at the end of each section.