Absolutist - DefinitionAbsolutist dogmatic assumptions are based on the idea that there are rules which should be followed in all circumstances, whatever the consequences.
This means that if an individual is facing an ethical dilemma, there should be a “right solution” to that dilemma.
Relativist - DefinitionRelativist position is there are a variety of ethical beliefs and practices. The Ethics that are most appropriate in a given situation will depend on the conditions at the time.
A pragmatic consequentialist position would be consider the consequences of the various options available, and choose the option that on balance produced the greatest benefits or the least degree of harm.
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