RT Article
T1 Cultural Diversity and Universal Ethics in a Global World
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 116
IS 4
SP 681
OP 687
A1 Melé, Domènec
A1 Sánchez-Runde, Carlos
A2 Sánchez-Runde, Carlos
LA English
YR 2013
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1785648721
AB Cultural diversity and globalization bring about a tension between universal ethics and local values and norms. Simultaneously, the current globalization and the existence of an increasingly interconnected world seem to require a common ground to promote dialog, peace, and a more humane world. This article is the introduction to a special issue of the Journal of Business Ethics regarding these problems. We highlight five topics, which intertwine the eight papers of this issue. The first is whether moral diversity in different cultures is a plausible argument for moral relativism. The second focuses on the possibility of finding shared values and virtues worldwide. The third topic deals with convectional universalistic ethical theories in a global world and the problems they present. Fourth, we consider the traditional natural moral law approach in the context of a global world. The last topic is about human rights, as a practical proposal for introducing universal standards in business.
K1 Human Rights
K1 Natural Law
K1 Globalization
K1 Relativism
K1 universal ethics
K1 Cultural Diversity
DO 10.1007/s10551-013-1814-z