MORAL RELATIVISM

MORAL RELATIVISM: IN DEFENSE OF THE SOPHIST’S NOTION OF TRUTH

Faculty
Year of Publication
Publication Type
Abstract
Through the lens of the Sophists' conception of truth, this work explores moral relativism as a philosophical position. Plato and other ancient philosophers frequently attacked the Sophists for supporting the notion that truth is dependent on circumstances rather than being an absolute, universal category. human perspectives, cultural environments, and rhetorical structures. The Sophists pioneered a relativistic defense that denies the existence of objective moral norms by highlighting the subjectivity of perception and the social construction of meaning. Their method, according to this study, is still pertinent to current discussions on ethics, cultural pluralism, and epistemology. We will utilize the critical analytical method in this research project to get a complete understanding of the subject. Instead of denying the truth, the Sophistic viewpoint reframes it as being flexible, pragmatic, and context-dependent, which promotes tolerance, dialogue, and adaptability. in a world of conflicting ethical assertions. The article explores the benefits and cons of moral relativism in support of the Sophists' viewpoint, arguing that their insights offer a useful basis for rethinking the contemporary language of ethics and politics
Supervisor(s)
co-supervisor