Cultural Relativism, December 27, 1973

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Scope and Contents

Discusses the concept of cultural relativism as defining right and wrong by each culture's achievements. Introduces theories of philosophers such as: William Graham Sumner. This lecture concludes that cultural relativism is not enough to set up prescriptive questions to address moral issues of our life and conflicts in the world. Directed by Allyson Beecher.

Dates

December 27, 1973

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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