Explain a Moral Problem in Which Moral Relativism Will Provide

question 24

Essay

Explain a moral problem in which moral relativism will provide a more moral, fair, or appropriate solution than Kant's categorical imperative.
I. Describe a situation or problem where moral relativism seems moral, fair, or appropriate.
II. Explain why moral relativism is more fitting than the categorical imperative at finding a moral solution to the problem.

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Definitions:

1970s

The decade extending from January 1, 1970, to December 31, 1979, noted for significant political, social, and economic events worldwide.

Open-market Operations

Central bank activities involving the buying and selling of government securities in the open market to control the money supply and interest rates.

U.S. Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the United States Department of the Treasury to fund federal government spending.

Federal Open Market Committee

The branch of the Federal Reserve System responsible for setting monetary policy, including the manipulation of interest rates and the money supply.