Ethical Relativity (eBook)

Edward Westermarck (Autor)

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2022
251 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654742391-1 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Ethical Relativity' by Edward Westermarck, the author explores the concept of moral values being relative, rather than absolute. Through a thorough examination of different cultures and societies, Westermarck argues that what is considered ethical can vary based on social norms and customs. His academic and meticulous writing style delves deep into the complexities of ethical relativism, providing insights into how morality is shaped by cultural influences. This book is a significant contribution to the field of ethics, challenging readers to question their own beliefs and values. Westermarck's analysis is rooted in anthropological and philosophical research, offering a comprehensive understanding of moral diversity. By presenting thought-provoking examples and case studies, 'Ethical Relativity' prompts readers to reflect on the nature of ethics and the implications of cultural relativism. Readers interested in ethical philosophy and cultural studies will find this book both enlightening and intellectually stimulating.

Autor

Edward Alexander Westermarck (1862–1939) was a notable Finnish philosopher and sociologist, best recognized for his influential work in the realm of moral and social anthropology. As a scholar who studied at the University of Helsinki, Westermarck established himself as a pioneering figure in the early discussions about the cultural relativity of moral systems and marriage practices (Westermarck, 1891). His prominent book 'Ethical Relativity' is a critical examination of moral judgements and their inherent variabilities across different societies, positing that moral concepts are not absolute but rather shaped by cultural influences (Westermarck, 1932). Westermarck's literary style is characterized by rigorous empirical research combined with a comparative approach that seeks to understand human behavior within its social context. His work provided foundational insights for anthropologists and ethnologists, influencing subsequent theoretical developments in cultural relativism and ethics. Westermarck's legacy includes a significant contribution to the debate on the origins and universality of moral sentiments, rejecting the notion of innate moral principles and instead suggesting that moral values are a product of social evolution. His contributions remain relevant in contemporary discussions on ethics and morality within sociocultural frameworks.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Schlagworte: anthropological perspectives • comparative ethics • cultural relativism • Early 20th century philosophy • Edward Westermarck works • Empirical Analysis • Ethical Diversity • Ethical Relativism • ethics • ethics history • Evolutionary • Evolutionary ethics • evolutionary morality • History • human behavior ethics • Intellectual history • Moral Philosophy • Philosophical Anthropology • philosophical inquiry • psychological foundations • Relativity • sociology of morals • Subjective Morality