Strengths and Weaknesses of Moral Relativism
Guidelines for Essay 1: Strengths and Weaknesses of Moral Relativism
Write an essay in reply to the following:
Ruth Benedict argues in defense of Moral Relativism, and James Rachels argues against it. Trace the main arguments of each author in support of his/her view. Who makes a better case, and why? State a position on that question, and defend it.
A good essay will:
show careful study and solid comprehension of the readings on moral relativism by Ruth Benedict and James Rachels (=Timmons, pp. 55-68); explain accurately the main lines of reasoning that lead Ruth Benedict to advocate Moral Relativism, and the main lines of reasoning that lead James Rachels to reject it; state a position as to whose reasoning is superior; argue in defense of the position you have stated when referring to the ideas or arguments in some text, show where in the text those ideas are found—i.e., specify the relevant page number(s); bear an original and informative title; and be free of typos and grammatical errors.
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