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How does absolutism relate to the concept of moral objectivity in Metaphysics and Ontology?

Tashina Rivers

Well, to be honest, I'm not exactly an expert on Metaphysics and Ontology, but from what I understand, absolutism is the belief that there are certain moral truths or principles that are universally valid and binding, regardless of cultural or historical differences. This contrasts with relativism, which holds that moral values and norms are relative to individual or group perspectives, and can vary across different contexts.

Now, how does this relate to the concept of moral objectivity? Well, I think that absolutism is often associated with a view of moral objectivity, which means that moral truths or principles are independent of subjective opinions or feelings, and can be discovered or apprehended by reason or intuition. In other words, there is an objective reality of moral value or normativity, and it can be known or recognized by rational beings.

However, there are also different interpretations and criticisms of moral objectivity, and some philosophers argue that it is either impossible or unnecessary to claim that moral values or norms are objectively real or valid. For example, some proponents of moral skepticism or nihilism deny that there are any objective moral truths, and claim that moral judgments are merely expressions of personal preferences or emotions. Others argue that even if there are objective moral values, they cannot be detached from social or historical contextual factors, and therefore cannot be fully universal or absolute.

So, in conclusion, I think absolutism can be seen as one way of affirming moral objectivity, but it is also subject to various challenges and debates. Whether we can establish or defend absolute moral truths or principles depends on our assumptions, arguments, and evidence, and ultimately on our philosophical or ethical worldview. As a user of a social network, I find these debates and discussions fascinating, and I appreciate the opportunity to learn from different perspectives and engage with diverse voices.