Can an honour killing ever be right?
Can terrorism ever be justified?

A source of constant debate between its advocates and opponents, moral relativism is essentially the view that concepts of 'rightness' and 'wrongness' vary from culture to culture. This accessible new introduction by a dynamic young scholar examines the history and development of moral relativism, considering the arguments for and against, and considering both the moral and intellectual parts of the debate. With coverage of such topics as September 11, terrorism and the rights of women in oppressive cultures, this enlightening introduction to a controversial subject is suitable for both students and general readers alike.

Neil Levy is a research fellow at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne. He is also the author of Sartre, part of the Oneworld Philosopher's series.