Explain the Distinction That Donaldson Draws Between Cultural Relativism and Absolutism

question 62

Essay

Explain the distinction that Donaldson draws between cultural relativism and absolutism (or ethical imperialism). Do you think that one of these views is the correct one? Donaldson tries to create a middle ground between them. Does he succeed in doing this?

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Definitions:

Competitive Labor Market

A market where workers compete for jobs and employers compete for workers, influencing wages and employment conditions.

Marginal Revenue Product

The increase in revenue generated by employing one more unit of a resource.

Worker

An individual engaged in a physical or intellectual activity with the aim of earning a wage or salary.

Derived Demand

The demand for a good or service that arises from the demand for another good or service. For example, the demand for steel is derived from the demand for automobiles.