Stable values and variable constraints; the sources of behavioral and cultural differences
If all differences in behavior are explainable in terms of universal values pursued under variable constraints, then much ethical theorizing is pointless. A strong presumption in favor of universal values can be established by showing that differences in behavior that were previously thought to be e...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1982
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| In: |
Journal of business ethics
Year: 1982, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 49-58 |
| Further subjects: | B
Strong Presumption
B Variable Constraint B Ethical Theorize B Cultural Difference B Economic Growth |
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| Summary: | If all differences in behavior are explainable in terms of universal values pursued under variable constraints, then much ethical theorizing is pointless. A strong presumption in favor of universal values can be established by showing that differences in behavior that were previously thought to be explainable only in terms of differences in values, can in fact be explained in terms of differences in constraints. Eleven such cases are briefly discussed, including cases of differences among racial, religious and other groups in crime, culinary practices and the acceptance of innovation. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-0697 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of business ethics
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/BF00382807 |