What do you think of the existentialist view that values (ethics) are relative and not absolute?

Answer 1

.....Of course they are relative. Ethical values vary from culture to culture. Personal values vary from person to person - we don't all agree on what's of utmost importance.

This doesn't degrade ethical values in my opinion. Just try violating an ethical value in our society and see what happens to you...

Answer 2

I think that, just as almost anything that has to do with perception and the psyche, this is only partly right.

Some ethics are relative and should be considered on a case-by-case basis, while others (such as Do No Harm) are absolute... however, even in this case, how you follow this particular rule wholly depends on your own personal definition of what constitutes "harm".

My 2 cents

-D

Answer 3

I have learned from Albert Camus that we are held accountable for the results of our actions (or inaction). That being "indifferent" to what is happening is not an answer.

If you are involved or uninvolved, you must accept the consequences of such involvement or uninvolvement. Don't try to hide behind "It is not my fault."