In his essay "Robust Relativism", Joseph Margolis dissects the theory of cultural relativism in order to answer pressing questions about the status of cultural objects and practices. Can interpretations of cultural objects such as art and music be determined as logically true or false? Even if some interpretations or some aspects of an interpretation of some cultural work can be determined as logically and absolutely true or false, must the goal of all interpretations of …
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…consensus comes back into play here and allows for the preservation of courts, jails, and the justice system in general. It would be impossible for everyone in an entire society to have the exact same ideas of what is right and what is wrong. Therefore, consensus is used based on the relative cognitive abilities and culture of each group. Actions can be taken against criminals whose crimes are considered crimes based on a societal consensus.