Moral and Epistemic Relativism

[Emmy]

Hiya,

So, instead of flagrantly derailing any more existing threads, I thought I'd start a new one. About relativism, concerning both what is right and what is true.

I'm curious about whether you think that what is morally right or what is true are relative either to cultural context or to individual perspective. Please feel free to treat either topic alone or to discuss both- whatever interests you.

My short answer is No. There are a lot of footnotes and disclaimers, but basically the answer, I think, is no. (Just as a personal aside, I find that this puts me in opposition, often, to those with whom I'm usually most closely politically aligned- that is, the left. )

I'll come back a bit later (after I finish yet another overdue assignment- ugh, what is wrong with me???), I think, and elaborate, but I thought I'd throw this out there now and just see if anyone was interested in the topic.

Thank you!

Emily