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Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Paperback)
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Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Paperback)
Series: Guides for the Perplexed
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This is a student's guide to the historical context and key themes
in relativism across the discipline of philosophy.Relativism is a
philosophical topic that has many dimensions and can mean many
things. It is the view that one thing owes existence, truth,
goodness or beauty to something else and is central to an
understanding of any of the four traditional divisions of
philosophy: ontology, epistemology, ethics and
aesthetics."Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed" offers a
concise, yet fully comprehensive introduction to relativism and how
it applies to the different parts of the basic, foundational areas
of philosophy and, indeed, to every area of human enquiry. Timothy
Mosteller begins with a discussion of relativism in popular
culture. He then goes on to provide a concise overview of the topic
across the discipline of philosophy, examining it in detail in its
primary forms: ontological relativism, epistemological relativism,
moral relativism and aesthetic relativism. The book concludes with
a summary of the role of relativism in three other key academic
disciplines: science, politics, and religion. Geared towards the
specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound
understanding of relativism, the book serves as an ideal companion
to study of this most influential and challenging of philosophical
concepts."Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise
and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that
students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed
downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is
that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and
explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough
understanding of demanding material.
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Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Guides for the Perplexed |
Release date: |
June 2008 |
First published: |
July 2008 |
Authors: |
Timothy M. Mosteller
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Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
110 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8264-9700-0 |
Languages: |
English
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Subtitles: |
English
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Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
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LSN: |
0-8264-9700-4 |
Barcode: |
9780826497000 |
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