Relativism: Volume 5

By Paul O'Grady

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773523804
• ISBN13: 9780773523807
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 7.5"