ethical relativism

1. In ethics, the belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong and that the definition of right or wrong depends on the prevailing view of a particular individual, culture, or historical period.

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The rotten system of tax havens creates a long list of nefarious consequences that undermine trust in democracy: it erodes collective morals on the duty to pay taxes, it reroutes trade and investment flows, it creates unfair asymmetries between some companies and their competition, it shifts capital to other territories, it corrupts the middlemen and foments a passive attitude by professional associations that engage in ethical relativism.

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Another part of the problem is a general lack of civility in society, which can lead to “ethical relativism,” according to Steve Mintz, founder of the consulting firm Workplace Ethics Advice.

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Ethical relativism is the belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong; it depends on the prevailing view of a particular individual, culture, or historical period, Mintz wrote on his website.

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Just listen to this," she says angrily: " 'Evolutionary philosophy is the philosophy of ethical relativism, racism, military aggression.'

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Among these are anti-Christian ideologies, political turmoil, social ruthlessness, ethical relativism ...

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