Republic of the Philippines

Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology

Fort Pilar, Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City
Tel. No.: (062) 993 2615 Telefax (062) 991-0777; website: http//www.zscmst.edu.ph

MODULE 3
ETHICAL RELATIVISM

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, you will be able to

 Describe what ethical relativism is and the different arguments supporting it; and
 Assess the strength and weaknesses of ethical relativism.

LECTURES

Please watch, listen, and study the following video lectures, and write down some notes for
your guide:

1. What is Ethical/Moral Relativism?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=MzravIHX2aI&list=PLibktoKopBg5Qk40PAU--oAFcSXQo6lnm&index=5

2. Why Relativism Will Lead to a Disintegrated Society:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHNMRg7QOYE

ONLINE CLASS LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1. Discussion Guide Questions (for oral recitation)

a. What do you think is the strongest argument for ethical relativism? Why?
b. What do you think are the weaknesses of ethical relativism? Explain.
c. What terms or concepts are not yet clear to you?

ASSIGNMENT
Instructions:
A. Identification
1. Compose a group of three and provide a list of strengths and weaknesses of ethical
relativism using the table below, then assess whether you, as a group, subscribe to
it or not and why.
2. Please write in complete sentences (not phrases or words only).
3. This group work is worth 15 points. The grade of the group will be the grade of
each member.
ETHICAL/MORAL RELATIVISM
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Assessment:

1.
Names of members 2.
3.

B. Essay (Individual work worth 10 points):

1. Write a short essay by answering the following:
 Would you personally subscribe to ethical relativism? Why or why not? Please write
at least 5 sentences.