PHILO 101 NOTES

Cultural Relativists - Determine whether an action is "Right" or wrong by evaluating is according

to the ethical standards of the society within which the action occurs.
Cultural Relativism - refers to not judging a culture to our standards of what is right or wrong,
strange or normal.
Cultural Relativism - is the idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be
understood based on that person's own culture, and not be judged against the criteria of
another.
Strengths of Cultural Relativism -
-It is a system which promotes cooperation. ...
-It creates a society where equality is possible. ...
-People can pursue a genuine interest. ...
-Respect is encouraged in a system of cultural relativism. ...
-It preserves human cultures. ...
-Cultural relativism creates a society without judgment.
The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Filipino Character:
-Extreme family centeredness. ...
-Extreme personalism. ...
-Lack of discipline. ...
-Passivity and lack of initiative. ...
-Colonial Mentality. ...
-Kanya-kanya syndrome, talangka mentality. ...
-Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection. ...
-Emphasis on porma rather than substance.

Universal Values System

(1) trustworthiness; (2) respect; (3) responsibility; (4) fairness; (5) caring; and (6) citizenship.
What can different cultures teach us?
-A diverse environment can make us more creative and innovative. ...
-A diverse environment can make us more diligent. ...
-A diverse environment can broaden our worldview. ...
-A diverse environment can increase our adaptability.