Practices and Principles

Exploring the clash between cultural practices and legal standards, a Japanese woman's tragic attempt at "oyako-shinju" raises profound ethical questions after her children's deaths. Surviving the incident, she faces the dilemma of being judged by American laws versus her cultural beliefs. Mark Tunick delves into the debate over universal moral principles versus cultural relativism, linking it to broader political philosophy discussions between communitarianism and liberalism, which echo historical tensions between Kant and Hegel.