Chapter 3 explores the metaethical principle of cultural relativism. METAETHICS NORMATIVE ETHICS Metaethics is the study of the nature of ethics No

Chapter 3 explores the metaethical principle of cultural relativism.

METAETHICS

NORMATIVE ETHICS

Metaethics is the study of the nature of ethics

Normative ethics is the study of ethical action

Analyzes the meaning of moral language and metaphysics of moral facts

Evaluates standards for the rightness and wrongness of actions

More philosophical in nature as it analyzes the nature of ethics and morality

More practical in nature

The pondering of metaethics is vitally important. Metaethics is not designed to drive your ethical actions so to speak. It is designed as a cautionary tale to consider carefully what you believe.

Ethnocentrism, most simply, can be viewed as looking at, perhaps even judging, everything and everyone else by what we believe, by how we view good and bad, by what is "normal" for us.

Watch the Video: Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism | What is It?

Determine your ethnocentric view of the world.

Include the following aspects in the assignment:

·  Interview 3-5 people from different cultures.

·  Ask them to describe what things they feel are better (right) in their culture

·  Reflect on what things you feel are better (right) in your culture

·  Do you feel it is fair to judge other cultures by what you have been taught is correct in yours? Why or why not.

·  Briefly share how you would assure that ethnocentrism would not play a role in your ethical decision-making

·  This is an informal 1-2 page paper

·  Cite any references. Use proper grammar, sentence structure, and spelling at all times. Use your own words. Copying and pasting is not allowed.