Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed

Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Timothy M Mosteller

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.

'A clear and helpful treatment of many of the forms relativism takes in contemporary philosophy.. This book will be a helpful aid to those interested in the challenge posed by relativism's many facets.' Kevin Timpe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of San Diego, USA

Timothy M. Mosteller is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at California Baptist University, USA. He is the author of Relativism in Contemporary American Philosophy (Continuum, 2006).

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ISBN 13	9780826497000
ISBN 10	0826497004
Title	Relativism: A Guide for the Perplexed
Author	Timothy M Mosteller
Series	Guides For The Perplexed
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2008-05-23
Number of pages	120
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