Assignment task: The question can be either one requesting clarification (something you didn't quite understand in the reading) or a critical question challenging some point in the reading or even a comment/further thought about the reading that interests you. See comments in this Forum's description box regarding the expected substance of your reading comments. If you are having difficulty coming up with comments about this week's reading, you can focus on the following questions. They should point you toward the important elements of James Rachels' essay critiquing Cultural Relativism.
1. Explain the view of Cultural Relativism. Come up with examples to help illustrate your answer. What are some positive aspects of Cultural Relativism?
2. Explain the Cultural Differences Argument for Cultural Relativism (38-40). Give some examples of this argument. Explain Rachels' assessment of the argument. What are your thoughts on this?