| Description |
367 pages |
| Series |
The problems of philosophy |
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Problems of philosophy (Routledge (Firm))
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| Contents |
Introduction : the many faces of relativism -- 1. The beginnings : relativism in classical philosophy -- 2. Relativism in modern philosophy -- 3. Contemporary sources of relativism -- 4. Relativism about truth -- 5. Relativism and rationality -- 6. Epistemic relativism -- 7. Conceptual relativism -- 8. Relativism, interpretation and charity -- 9. Moral relativism -- 10. Conclusion : relativism, pluralism and diversity |
| Summary |
"Relativism surveys the different varieties of relativism and the arguments for and against them, and examines why relativism has survived for two thousand years despite all the criticisms levelled against it. Beginning with a historical overview, from Protagoras in ancient Greece to Derrida and postmodernism, Maria Baghramian explores the resurgence of relativism throughout the history of philosophy." "Relativism is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary philosophy, sociology and politics."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-358) and index |
| Subject |
Relativity -- History.
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Relativity.
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| LC no. |
2004000297 |
| ISBN |
0415161509 paperback alkaline paper |
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0415161495 alkaline paper |
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