Slides in this set
· Absolutists believe that there exists a
standard of right and wrong that is fully and
totally binding on all human beings.
· Those who are religious may feel that this
absolute standard proceeds from the mind
and will of a supreme being.
· Those who are not religious may believe
that the standard simply exists.
· An absolutist would have to say:…read more
Absolutism / Absolutist
"An ethical system involving rules that are
to be followed by all people at all times, in
· Examples of absolutists:
6. The UN…read more
"A set of moral rules and laws that acts as
instructions for right living."
· Examples of absolute moral codes:
1. The Ten Commandments / The Law of Moses (Judaism,
2. Jesus' Golden Rule
3. The Five Precepts and Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism
4. The yamas and niyama of the Hindu scriptures
5. The ancient Egyptian code of Ma'at
6. Universal Declaration of Human Rights…read more