Date of Award
12-4-2006
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Philosophy
First Advisor
Timothy Renick - Chair
Second Advisor
Kathryn McClymond
Third Advisor
Timothy O'Keefe
Abstract
This thesis provides one component of a greater defense of Christian ethical relativism, or the notion that what is a morally allowable action for one Christian may be wrong for another and both could be correct in their assertions. This essay does not develop such a Christian relativism, but merely defends the idea that a relativistic view could be developed in an academically rigorous manner and may be able to explain the diversity of Christian ethical traditions in a simpler manner than that offered by the ethical absolutist. As such, the thesis argues that a relativistic view ought to be developed.
Recommended Citation
Head, Jason Paul, "Correct Ethical Traditions: Towards a Defense of Christian Ethical Relativism" (2006). Philosophy Theses. Paper 15.
http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/philosophy_theses/15