Relativism
The character exemplifies the appealing aspect of relativism by understanding the choices people make are influenced by their unique circumstances, intent, and experiences. He still gives his students the opportunity to make their own choices.
Who is Albus Dumbledore?
Relativism can be problematic in the wizarding world because it can cause characters to have contradictory beliefs. Who is an example of this.
One appealing aspect of relativism is that the intent can significantly affect the morality of magical actions. This is particularly evident in the ethics of defensive magic. What is the class that changes significantly based on the teacher.
What is defense against the dark arts? It is appealing because with varying perspectives it allows for more people to get what they want. See Snape vs. McGonagal
Why is Hermione Granger considered a Pluralist.
Because she accepts other's views but knows where to draw the line between harmful and unharmful. In her case, she knows that the elves are being harmed and attempts to free them.
In the Wizarding World, this governing body establishes and enforces laws. However, their actions do not always coincide with ethical standards. What is the name of this governing body?
What is the Ministry of Magic?
This subject taught specifically at Hogwarts is the study of moral and ethical relativism in a certain culture.
What is muggle studies?
A difficulty with relativism is that it can result in arbitrary judgments, especially in cases involving the treatment of magical creatures. What is an example of such in the wizarding world?
What is the unfair treatment of house elves?
What is an example of how relativism can be used to manipulate the truth to get what a person wants in the wizarding world?
A compelling aspect of relativism in the "Harry Potter" series is its portrayal of how relativism can obscure the truth, as the Ministry of Magic manipulates information and controls historical records.
An example of pluralism being encouraged at Hogwarts is this club founded by Hermione Granger for the protection and freedom of house elves.
What is S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare)?
Which spell shows the conflict between what is ethically allowed and morally right and is a major point of contention throughout the series.
What is the Unforgivable Curse, or Avada Kedavra?
What is an instance where circumstances and intent can affect the morality of an action.
This competition, while a symbol of power, shows the problematic nature of relativism in the wizarding world because it's subject to arbitrary and sometimes incoherent judgments.
What is the Triwizard Cup?
Another appealing characteristic of Relativism is that werewolves were discriminated against for a very long time in the Wizarding World. However, the worlds view of werewolves changed with which professor at Hogwarts.
Who is Remus Lupin?
This place is inversely proportional to the hidden shopping district, as it does not know where the line between harmful and harmless is, and they sell items intended solely for torture and pain.
What is knock turn alley?
Which magical object can be used for great achievements in education and protection of students, but can become a source of danger and conflict when not used properly.
What is a Time-Turner?
This is a prime example of how relativism can be used to manipulate and conceal the truth in the wizarding world.
What is the ministry of magic.
Incoherence can also show when different characters in the wizarding world have different ethical perspectives. What is an example of such incoherency.
The Ministry of Magic regulates the use of magical creatures, they permit dangerous creatures like Hippogriffs and forbid less dangerous ones like Thestrals.
Because it allows for diverse opinions, such as Hermione's tolerance towards house elves and the Malfoy's harsh treatment of them.
This magical being, who works in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is an example of pluralism because he bridges the gap between wizards and giants.
Who is Rubeus Hagrid?
Which character blends what is legally required and what is ethically just as he strives to protect students and maintain order at Hogwarts.
Who is Severus Snape?