Review the discussion about ethical absolutism and ethical relativism. Discuss the views of each position. Which position applies to modern ethical issues?

Ethical absolutism

Ethical absolutism holds that a system of ethics applies to all people,everywhere, and always. The absolutist refers to an authority such as a religion,custom, or written code for support.

Ethical relativism

Ethical relativism says that ethical behavioris whatever a person or society says is ethical. An ethical relativist sees ethicsas based on personal feelings or opinion and rejects the view that moraljudgments have objective validity.