Discuss the difference between the three positions of relativism: individual, cultural, and developmental. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each position?

Discuss the difference between the three positions of relativism: individual, cultural, and developmental. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each position?

Are any of the theories similar to your own ethical system? Identify your system, and discuss the type of relativism closest to it. Give personal examples to show why or why not you identify one of the types of relativism as your ethical system. Include two references as support for your decision.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Significant critical analysis of the three relativistic ethical theories, including definition, strengths, and weaknesses. 36

Determination of personal ethical system, the relationship of one of the relativistic theories to it, and whether your ethical system is compatible with relativism. 24

Used a personal, professional, and/or social example to support the relevance or lack of relevance of relativism in your own ethical system. 16

Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate scholarly examples and at least two references from texts, Web sites, and other references.