Relativism / Maria Baghramian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baghramian, Maria.

Series:

Problems of philosophy (Routledge (Firm))

The problems of philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Relativity.

Physical Description:

xiv, 367 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.

Summary:

Baghramian offers a critical analysis of relativism in this book. She begins by presenting a historical account of relativistic doctrines from the beginning of western philosophy and traces how it has become one of the central features of our daily lives through the works of Plato, Aristotle, Montaigne, the empiricists, Kant, Nietzsche and Wittgenstein. Next, she offers an introduction and critical assessment of the various types of relativism: cultural, ethical and conceptual. Finally, Baghramian appraises the most influential on-going debates and approaches to relativism, the famous rejection by Donald Davidson and the strength of the neo-pragmatic defense.

Contents:

The beginnings : relativism in classical philosophy

Relativism in modern philosophy

Contemporary sources of relativism

Relativism and truth

Relativism and rationality

Epistemic relativism

Conceptual relativism

Relativism, interpretation and charity

Moral relativism

Conclusion: Relativism, pluralism and diversity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-358) and index.

ISBN:

0415161495

0415161509

OCLC:

54006569