Challenges for Ethics in a Global Context (continued)

There are fundamental concerns associated with the definitions of global ethics (e.g., can a consensus ever be made?) and the principles of global ethics (e.g., what are the most important values?). It has been discussed over and over again that a rational basis for a universal standard of global ethics which attends to cultural differences should be developed based on dialogue, but how to go about doing it remains a holy grail. In a global world, decisions at any level could result in globally impactful outcomes, but the globalization of ethics requires incorporating how people understand their relations to the world and the shared norms supported by individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.