Hume's assertion that morals arise from emotions rather than reasoning undermines the notion of universal moral truths. His view suggests that "what is right" is subject to cultural and historical variability, dictated by the prevailing emotional sentiments of a majority. While certain acts, like infanticide, might be universally condemned, other practices, such as cannibalism in Papua New Guinea, highlight the moral relativism inherent in Hume's theory. This perspective implies that societal norms and laws, driven by collective emotions, are transient and mutable. Today’s preference for order, obedience, and repression reflects current emotional biases, but these could shift, revealing the precariousness of moral standards.