Question

Which of the following cannot be inferred from relativism in the conduct of moral discourse?

• A. Moral principles are dependent on community practice
• B. Moral principles are derived from historical experiences
• C. Moral principles exist in relation to time and context
• D. Moral principles are not relative to time and context

Hint:

Moral relativism means morality depends on culture, time and context. Any statement denying this relation is not relativistic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Moral relativism says that moral principles are not absolute and universal in the same way for all societies. According to relativism, morality depends on culture, society, history, time and context.

Step 1: Check community practice.
Relativism accepts that moral principles may depend on community practices. So, option (A) can be inferred from relativism.

Step 2: Check historical experience.
Relativism also accepts that morality may develop from historical experiences of a community. So, option (B) can also be inferred.

Step 3: Check time and context.
Relativism clearly says that moral principles may change according to time and context. So, option (C) is also consistent with relativism.

Step 4: Identify the statement that cannot be inferred.
Option (D) says that moral principles are not relative to time and context. This is opposite to moral relativism. Therefore, it cannot be inferred from relativism. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]