Moral Truths Are Universal Discoveries

Cultural variances in morality do not negate the existence of objective moral truths. Historically, just as scientific and mathematical truths have been discovered rather than invented, moral truths exist independently of cultural interpretations. This universality enables the evaluation of cultures against moral standards, allowing for the differentiation between harmful practices, such as genocide, and humanitarian progress, like the abolition of slavery. An understanding of morality as a discovered truth rather than merely a cultural construct ensures the possibility of moral improvement over time.