Our Society 2

Pluralism generally seems to be a good thing: we like having a variety of options, possibilities, and perspectives. But some forms of pluralism – of religion, identity, ethnicity, politics, etc. – often fuel disagreement and controversy. One way to avoid or minimize such conflicts, it is sometimes said, is to recognize that moral discourse is relative and dependent on our specific backgrounds. But is this a good strategy for preserving both pluralism and a sense of meaningfully shared social reality?