Relativism
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2002
- Category
- Metaphysics
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780773583733
- Publish Date
- Oct 2002
- List Price
- $32.95
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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.