Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching
Chapter 5: Socrates Meets a Moral Relativist
Socrates Meets a Moral Relativist
Focus Point: This is hypothetical animated conversation between “Socrates” and an individual who identifies himself to be a moral relativist.
Text Focus Point: Page 160
Discussion Questions:
- What are the basic assertions of a moral relativist?
- What are the inherent weaknesses of moral relativism?
- How does moral relativism undermine society?
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