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Ethical theories

Absolutism and relativism
Strategic capabilities

1.1 Absolutism and relativism

Relativism and absolutism both refer to the ethical and moral belief
systems in society

Absolutism Relativism

 unchanging set of moral rights  wide variety of ethical beliefs and
or precepts practices

 hold true in all situations  what is correct in any given situation
will depend on the conditions at the
time

 common to all societies

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