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Moral absolutism and moral relativism Morality has been and will always be a controversial topic all over the world. These moral debates stemmed from two different viewpoints on Moral Absolutism and Moral Rela-
tivism. Moral Absolutism is a set of standards that applies to everyone regardless of any con-
cerns. Moral Relativism has more of a dependent standard that allows more of a personal choice. Both Moral Absolutism and Moral Relativism are ideas of moral values under philosophy. In this
paper, I will discuss the difference between Moral Absolutism and Moral Relativism.
Moral Absolutism is the practice that allows moral rules to be assessed on the basis something is right and something will be wrong. One example would be telling a child to say your not home for a telemarketer or anyone because they don't want to come to the phone. In this
case, lying is wrong regardless of the situation you should tell the truth. Another example is the code of life treat others the way you want to be treated. This code has been passed down in dif-
ferent cultures and generations. This is a set code that has no gray area, it's either your following it which is right, or going against which is wrong.
Moral Relativism is a personal opinion of what is right or wrong. Moral Relativism is a more popular choice because it dictates why something happens. One example is freedom of speech and everyone should consider the beliefs of other views. Individuals have different expe-
riences which cause them to react a certain way. Another example is being homeless with no food or shelter because of disability. Relativism would help in the case of an individual would
