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Relativism in the Context of National Socialism [PDF]
The aim of this chapter is to clarify the use and meaning of the concept of relativism in the context of National Socialism (NS). Section 1 examines the critical reproach that NS is a form of relativism.
Steizinger, Johannes
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Troubling children's families: who's troubled and why? Approaches to inter-cultural dialogue [PDF]
This article draws on multi-disciplinary perspectives to consider the need and the possibilities for inter-cultural dialogue concerning families that may be seen by some to be ‘troubling’.
Gillies, V. +3 more
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Adam Smith and cultural relativism
This paper explores the presence of both relativistic and universalistic elements in Adam Smith’s moral philosophy. It argues that Smith is more sympathetic to the concerns of anthropologists than most philosophers have been, but still tries to uphold ...
Samuel Fleischacker
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There is nothing honourable about honour killings: gender, violence and the limits of multiculturalism [PDF]
'Honour killings' are extreme acts of domestic violence culminating in the murder of a woman by her family or community. However only in relation to religious and ethnic communities is the concept of 'honour' invoked as motivation for domestic violence ...
Meetoo, Veena, Mirza, Heidi
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Exploring Dynamics of Anthropological Frameworks in Unveiling Insights into Human Societies [PDF]
This comprehensive research delves into the multifaceted domain of anthropology, examining various theoretical frameworks and their implications in understanding human societies, cultural diversity, and the practical applications of anthropological ...
Olivia Smith
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In this essay I argue against Cultural Relativism by pointing out that while there are not universal moral values in the strict sense (meaning 100% agreement) there are widely held moral values that most people in most cultures believe in. This ought to be enough to establish that there is a world culture with some well-established cultural norms ...
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Examina-se o conceito do relativismo cultural sob bases filosóficas e sua validade nas ciências da saúde. Analisam-se os têrmos absoluto, relativo e universal, chegando-se a um modêlo operacional do relativismo cultural nas ciências da saúde.The concept ...
Erna Bastian
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Pojem nesouměřitelnosti ve společenských vědách. Kulturní relativizmus a idea nesouměřitelnosti
Některé ze společenských věd spojuje myšlenka „tichého relativizmu“. Podíváme-li se totiž pozorně na práce kulturních antropologů a historiků, zjistíme, že ačkoli by váhali veřejně si to přiznat, prakticky sdílejí představu o odlišných, na sebe ...
Martin Paleček
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The relativistic attitude in development: reflections on the implementation of the Ethiopian multinational Constitution [PDF]
L’approccio allo sviluppo che considera la crescita economica come unico obiettivo può produrre degli effetti deleteri sui gruppi marginalizzati. Lo sviluppismo adottato in Etiopia dal 1991 illustra questo punto con riferimento ai contadini, ai popoli ...
Bassi, Marco
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Assessing the Irrelevance of Relativism in African Philosophy in Contemporary Africa [PDF]
The paper focuses on current research that has suggested that Africa is experiencing a moral decline, which has been a fact for several years. The cultural sense of African societies has also been called into doubt in the twentieth century, with many ...
Phemelo Olifile Marumo
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