Question

chapter 2: subjectivism, relativism, and emotivism
2.4 evaluate cultural relativism based on the implications of the theory.
aubrey and derek are discussing the morality of capital punishment. aubrey believes that capital punishment is immoral, and derek believes it is morally acceptable. if cultural relativism is true, how should they resolve their disagreement?
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use critical reasoning to examine objections to each side’s position.
find a reliable poll of public opinion on the issue of capital punishment.
discuss each side’s reasons for their position.
seek out the arguments made by philosophers about the issue of capital punishment.

Explanation:

Cultural relativism holds that moral truth is determined by a culture's norms. To resolve disagreement under this framework, one must reference the relevant cultural consensus on capital punishment, which a reliable public opinion poll reflects.

Answer:

Find a reliable poll of public opinion on the issue of capital punishment.