Diversity of Moral Views in a Pluralist Society (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Pluralist society definition
Pluralist society definition
Multiple different groups coexist harmoniously
Pluralism formal definition
Pluralism formal definition
Coexistence of states in harmony with common rights
UK diversity dimensions (name 3+)
UK diversity dimensions (name 3+)
Culture, race, religion, language, political party
How diversity should be treated in pluralist society
How diversity should be treated in pluralist society
Actively celebrated, not just tolerated
What moral pluralism recognizes
What moral pluralism recognizes
Conflicting moral views can each have validity
Moral absolutism claim
Moral absolutism claim
There is only one right answer to any moral question
Moral relativism claim
Moral relativism claim
There is no wrong answer; moral judgments are subjective
Where moral pluralism sits on spectrum
Where moral pluralism sits on spectrum
Between moral absolutism and moral relativism
Moral pluralism vs relativism difference
Moral pluralism vs relativism difference
Pluralism: not all positions equally valid (relativism: all)
Key tension in pluralist societies
Key tension in pluralist societies
Should law involve itself in matters of moral importance?