Liberal relativism has its roots in the natural right tradition of tolerance or in the notion that everyone has a natural right to the pursuit of happiness as he understands happiness; but in itself it is a seminary of intolerance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Liberal relativism claims to value tolerance and individual pursuit of happiness, but it often leads to intolerance of other views.
- In plain terms
- Claiming everyone defines their own good can make people intolerant of differing definitions.
- What can you take from it?
- Relativism may undermine the tolerance it claims to promote.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does relativism always lead to intolerance?
Another view
The quote assumes relativism inevitably leads to intolerance without proof.
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