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Relativism / Paul O'Grady.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- O'Grady, Paul, 1964-
- Series:
- Central problems of philosophy (Montreal, Quebec)
- Central problems of philosophy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Relativity.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 196 p.
- Place of Publication:
- Montreal ; Ithaca [N.Y.] : McGill-Queen's University Press, 2002.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Paul O'Grady clearly distinguishes five main kinds: relativism about truth, relativism about logic, ontological relativism, epistemological relativism, and, finally, relativism about rationality. In each case he shows what makes a position relativist and how it differs from a sceptical or pluralist position. He ends by presenting a thoroughly integrated position that rejects some forms while defending others. The book includes discussion of recent work by Putnam, Devitt, Searle, Priest, and Quine and offers a succinct survey of contemporary debates. This lively discussion of the issue will be welcome reading for all those involved in philosophical inquiry.
- Contents:
- Truth and logic
- Ontological relativism
- Epistemological relativism
- Relativism about rationality
- Evaluating relativism.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0-7735-8373-4
- OCLC:
- 767669714
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