Lenn Goodman Relativism And Morality

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Relativism and Morality Barbara Johnson SOC 120: Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Safiyyah Al-Amin June, 11, 2012 In the article “Some Moral Minima,” Lenn Goodman argues that there are certain things that are simply wrong. Yes, I do think that Goodman is right about most of the arguments. “People identify themselves in many different ways: through their ethnicity, race, country of origin, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, among many others” (Mosser, 2010, What role does conscious play). Relativism is the observation that one's values are accustomed by one's culture, society, and/or community. Rejecting total claims, all statements must be assessed in terms of the perspective…show more content…
“Rape is wrong because it stands at the extreme limit of a continuum of sexual acts, from thee most committed to the least so, and the most alienating” (Goodman, 2010, p.92). Everyone strives to have a positive perspective on life despite the obstacles that may occur. One essential factor of promoting positivity is encouraging the increase of self-confidence or self-esteem. Individuals, who commit crimes such as rape, may experience things such as this. Self confidence also comes by being self directing. One that is self directing has the ability to increase self-confidence and take responsibility for their…show more content…
We need to continue to motivate others to think more positively in negative times. The use of positive self-talk it helps to inspire a better intellect of assertion and confidence. Positive self-talk is used to spark a positive trend that will ultimately replace all negativity. The use of positive talk is very motivating and inspirational for people and it can be used to dismantle the ties to genocide, terrorism, rape, famine and germ
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