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How does Learn to Lead say moral objectivism differs from moral absolutism?

Objectivism allows exceptions written into the rule itself.

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  1. They mean exactly the same thing
  2. Objectivism allows exceptions built into the rule ✔
  3. Absolutism changes with each culture

Why: An absolutist rule never bends. An objectivist rule can include its exceptions, like saying an action is wrong except in self-defense. Learn to Lead prefers the word objectivism for this reason.

Huh, didn't know that: Some authors use moral absolutism to mean what Learn to Lead calls objectivism.

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Why did the rule bring a footnote to the party? It had an exception to make.
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Answer: Objectivism allows exceptions built into the rule. An absolutist rule never bends. An objectivist rule can include its exceptions, like saying an action is wrong except in self-defense. Learn to Lead prefers the word objectivism for this reason.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 3: Indirect Leadership, chapter 9 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2LVolume_3__LOW_FINAL_4_MAY_13CC68236BDFE.pdf
    moral objectivism allows for exceptions to be built into the description of the action.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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