Relativism
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.
196 pages, 11 editions
English edition · First published 2002 by McGill-Queen's University Press · ISBN 9780773523791
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Editions
11 editions
English
- Relativism · McGill-Queen's University Press · 2002 · ISBN 9780773523791 This page
- Relativism · Taylor & Francis Group · 2014 · ISBN 9781317489818
- Relativism · Routledge · 2014 · ISBN 9781317489825
- Relativism · Acumen Publishing · 2002 · ISBN 9781281847300
- Relativism · Acumen Publishing · 2002 · ISBN 9786611847302
- Relativism · Acumen Publishing · 2002 · ISBN 9781317489832
- Relativism · Acumen Publishing · 2002 · ISBN 9781315710730
- Relativism · Acumen · 2002 · ISBN 9781902683362
- Relativism · McGill-Queen's University Press · 2002 · ISBN 9780773523807
- Relativism · McGill-Queen's University Press · 2002 · ISBN 9780773583733
- Relativism · Acumen Publishing · 2002 · ISBN 9781844653294
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