... is exactly what in fact cultural relativism encourages. Accepting cultural relativism implies that we ought to be respectful of other cultures, which are itself an objective moral standard, and cultural relativism claims that there are none. As Pojam argues '[Herskovits] seems to be treating the principle of tolerance as the one exception to his relativism. He seems to be treating it as ... an absolute moral principle. But from a relativistic point of view there is no more reason to be tolerant than intolerant, and neither stance is objectively morally better than the other'6. Henc...

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... on specific situations. For example, Tarvydas (1998) determined that reflection, balance, collaboration, and attention to context were counselor-essential virtues working within the framework of the Integrative Model. Freeman (2000) emphasized other virtues, such as self-understanding, openness, honesty, and prudent judgment. Because none of these authors who discussed virtue ethics addressed specific counseling dilemmas involving differing cultural worldviews, ... advantages as described earlier, it is still limited in its analysis of cultural variables that might play a role in the pro...

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... on specific situations. For example, Tarvydas (1998) determined that reflection, balance, collaboration, and attention to context were counselor-essential virtues working within the framework of the Integrative Model. Freeman (2000) emphasized other virtues, such as self-understanding, openness, honesty, and prudent judgment. Because none of these authors who discussed virtue ethics addressed specific counseling dilemmas involving differing cultural worldviews, ... advantages as described earlier, it is still limited in its analysis of cultural variables that might play a role in the pro...

• Word Count: 5041
• Approx Pages: 20
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate