Empirical Ethics

Empirical ethics is the study of how people's moral beliefs and behaviors are shaped by their experiences and cultural contexts. It examines ethical issues through observations and data, rather than solely through philosophical arguments. In the context of moral relativism, which suggests that moral truth varies between cultures, empirical ethics seeks to understand how different societies develop their moral codes and the implications of these differences. By grounding ethical discussions in real-life practices and feelings, empirical ethics highlights the diversity and complexity of moral reasoning across cultures.