... signifies that they are wrong in themselves due to the actions taken and the subsequent consequences. Relativism is the contrary idea to absolutism and therefore states that due to the complexity of certain topics a conclusive right and wrong answer can not always be reached. This is particularly prevalent within different cultures because they express different moral codes of conduct which may have contrasting views. In such instances, the only possible option is for one party to accept that the other party are entitled to their own beliefs, even if they perceive these as morally wrong for certain reasons. Furthermore, a relativist would firmly believe that culture, time, space and religion all contribute to the belief of moral truths. The renowned philosopher, Plato (428-347 BC), is classified as an ethical absolutist and believed that moral absolutes such as goodness and justice existed in some other way and form, which ...

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