Listen "Cultural Views of Ethics (S2E2)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, the hosts discuss the influence of culture on ethics, exploring various ethical systems and their implications. They emphasize the importance of a biblical standard of ethics that transcends cultural norms and highlights the objective nature of morality as defined by scripture. The conversation covers topics such as the fallacy of 'might is right', the role of social norms, individual versus collective morality, and the dangers of subjective ethics. Ultimately, they advocate for a return to biblical principles as the only true guide for ethical behavior.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ethics and Culture02:58 The Objective Standard of Ethics06:05 Cultural Influences on Ethics08:59 Might is Right: Power and Morality12:02 Morals and Mores: Social Norms14:58 Man is the Measure: Individual Ethics17:50 Ethnicity and Ethics: Cultural Perspectives21:00 Subjectivity in Ethics: No Right or Wrong24:07 Pleasure as the Standard of Good27:04 Defining Good: Philosophical Challenges30:00 Conclusion: The Biblical Standard of Ethics
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