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Certain set of values and ethics = controversial
Scientific statements: can be proved right or wrong through empirical tests; objective
Objective statements: what we all agree on; not influenced by your view
Subjective statements:
influenced by view
Tautology: true by definition and repetition (tautological); ex: triangle has 3 sides and 3 angles
Metaphysics: what is beyond physics and what can be shown as right or wrong; ex: religious belief
Ethnic studies are due to MULTICULTURALISM
How and when do we come to think of multiculturalism as important?
1960’s, a lot of discussion and the need to address issues of ethnic integration and cultural
discrimination; in the 60’s, idea of “melting pot” arises.
Celebrating differences is a double edged sword – maintaining identity, but a reification of differences
Multiculturalism by Charles Taylor
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Equal treatment to all may be a form of inequality
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If we allow groups to have exceptions of the law, we may be destroying equality
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- Winter '08
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- Law, political question, double edged sword, individual morality
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