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Relativism

Relativism is the philosophical position that all points of view are equally valid and that all truth is relative to the individual. Under the umbrella of relativism, there are many different groups, like cognitive, moral, and situational relativism. In moral/ethical relativism it amounts to saying that all moralities are equally good. In cognitive relativism it implies that all beliefs, or belief systems, are equally true. This essay will refute relativism, and its basic premise.
Relativism is becoming more pervasive in our culture today. With the rejection of God, and Christianity in particular, absolute truth is being abandoned. Society today is trying to avoid the idea that there is really a right and wrong. There is evidence in the deteriorating judicial system, in the increase in sexuality in the entertainment media, and in our schools which teach evolution and social tolerance. If, however, you speak against relativism and its "anything goes" philosophy, you......

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