Paxaeon
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I've used the word "immoral" to describe the US invasion of Iraq. It fits the academic venue but is what is considered "moral" an absolute value? Those that decided to invade Iraq certainly did not. If that is the case, then where does one draw the line as to what is moral or immoral?
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The philosophized notion that right and wrong are not absolute values, but are personalized according to the individual and his or her circumstances or cultural orientation. It can be used positively to effect change in the law (e.g., promoting tolerance for other customs or lifestyles) or negatively as a means to attempt justification for wrongdoing or lawbreaking. The opposite of moral relativism is moral absolutism, which espouses a fundamental, Natural Law of constant values and rules, and which judges all persons equally, irrespective of individual circumstances or cultural differences.
I've used the word "immoral" to describe the US invasion of Iraq. It fits the academic venue but is what is considered "moral" an absolute value? Those that decided to invade Iraq certainly did not. If that is the case, then where does one draw the line as to what is moral or immoral?
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