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J Med Ethics 2000;26:427-431 doi:10.1136/jme.26.6.427
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An argument for intolerance

  1. John F Catherwood
  1. Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast

      Abstract

      “Multiculturalism”, “pluralism” and “tolerance” have become buzz words in applied ethics. While serious and well thought out work is going on in these areas, a misunderstanding of the importance of tolerance, and the difficulties raised by multicultural moral conflict seems common. In this paper I argue that intolerance of some cultural traditions is morally required, and suggest that the forging of a moral mono-culture is preferable to pluralism.

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      • John F Catherwood, MA, PhD (Belf), is Lecturer in Applied Ethics, The School of Philosophical Studies, The Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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