The weight of anthropological, psychological, and historic evidence suggests that moral beliefs are relative to groups or individuals and there are no universal norms, let alone universally valid ones. Benedict argues that the term “morality” means “socially approved habits,” and the expressions “it is morally good” is synonymous with “it is habitual.”
Does that mean that there is nothing which is “intrinsically” or “unconditionally” or “absolutely” moral—or immoral?
Do you agree or disagree with Ruth Benedict’s ideas? If you do agree with her, does that mean there is nothing which is “intrinsically” or “unconditionally” or “absolutely” moral or immoral? If you disagree with her ideas please explain.