Term ID: T1330

Ethical Relativism

/ethical-relativism/
The philosophical position that moral judgments are not absolutely true or false but depend on cultural, historical, or individual contexts. In psychology, this raises questions about universal versus culturally specific ethical standards and research practices.
Example: Considering whether Western concepts of individual autonomy and informed consent apply appropriately in collectivistic cultures that prioritize family and community decision-making.

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Reference: Benedict (1934)