When in Rome: An Introduction to Relativism and Knowledge

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SUNY Press, Jan 1, 1983 - Philosophy - 159 pages

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Contents

Have a Seat
8
The Foundations of Knowledge
14
A Philosophical Dilemma
23
The Problem of Evidence
32
Chapter Three
39
Abuses
65
Chapter Four Cultural Relativism
76
Explanation
93
Science and Knowledge
112
Chapter Five Empirical Knowledge
121
Dialogue with the Popular Relativist
127
A Final Defense of Objectivity
140
Index
150
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