Relativism
Paul O'Grady.
Bok Engelsk 2002 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Stocksfield [England] : : Acumen, , 2002.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (209 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Originally published: Montreal ; Ithaca [N.Y.] : McGill-Queen's University Press, c2002.. - Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to relativism; 2 Truth and logic; 3 Ontological relativism; 4 Epistemological relativism; 5 Relativism about rationality; 6 Evaluating relativism; Guide to further reading; Bibliography; Index. - The issue of relativism looms large in many contemporary discussions of knowledge, reality, society, religion, culture and gender. Is truth relative? To what extent is knowledge dependent on context? Are there different logics? Do different cultures and societies see the world differently? And is reality itself something that is constructed? This book offers a path through these debates. O'Grady begins by clarifying what exactly relativism is and how it differs from scepticism and pluralism. He then examines five main types of cognitive relativism: alethic relativism, logical relativism, ontol
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| ISBN | 1902683366. - 1902683374
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