Econ 101 1st Edition Lecture 7 Outline of Last Lecture I. Moral Relativism Outline of Current Lecture II. Problems of RelativismA. Moral infallibilityB. Moral equivalenceC. No moral progressD. No DisagreementsE. Moral LanguageF. Collective ActionG. The Moral Differences Argument III. Cultural DifferencesIV. Ideal Observers to the Rescue?Current LectureII. Problems of Relativism- Can’t regard all laws as moralo It’s moral duty to say something is wrongA. Moral infallibilityAn individual or culture is always morally right.- No matter where oral beliefs come from (ignorance, prejudice), always correct.- E.g., Adolf Hitler vs. Oskar Schindler- Hitler killed thousands, Schindler saved thousands for his own benefitB. Moral equivalenceUnder relativism, Hitler and Schindler are considered the same- Unable to condemn or praise either one.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.C. No Moral Progress“moral progress” becomes inconceivable.- “USA now is no better than USA in 1860 when slavery was legal.D. No Disagreements- Lisa: “Chris Kyle was evil.”- Shaun: “Chris Kyle was a hero.”- They seem to be disagreeing with each other but in fact, aren’t- Just stating facts about their feelings.E. Moral Language“I do not think it means…”- Moral language doesn’t mean what we think it means.- “Abortion is wrong” just means “disapprove”- E.g., abortion is not really wrong at allF. Collective ActionMoral challenges requiring collective action.- E.g., global warming- Julie thinks it’s right to take measures to attempt to reduce global warming but Mikaya thinks it’s wrong.- What would relativist say? – they’re both right- Result: inaction – don’t do anything about it.G. The Moral Differences Argument1. Different individuals or culture have different views about what is morally right.2. Therefore, no one is right and morality is a matter of opinion.- Is it a valid argument?? – no, lack of consensus in morality. III. Cultural Differences- Does it follow that disagreement entails no right answer?- E.g., Earth is flat- Doesn’t disprove relativism- Does show you can’t derive that conclusion from those premisesIV. Ideal Observers to the Rescue?In answer to the “Who am I to judge?” question- What about someone who was fully informed, free of prejudice, impartial?- E.g., Critical analogy, or “Ask Anne”- From this imaginary point of view, if something is viewed as wrong, it is