The Logic of Relativism - Softcover

Ressler, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 194055120X ISBN 13: 9781940551203

Publisher: Increasingly Skeptical Publications, 2013

Synopsis

This in-depth study aims to develop a rigorous analysis of the nature and the logic of relativism in general as a basis for evaluating the charge of self-refutation against relativism. It develops a general definition of relativism that distinguishes relativism from structurally similar notions such as conventionalism and contextualism. On the basis of this definition, it formulates a series of logical systems that each might be presented as candidates for the logic of relativism. Each system is evaluated to see whether it can sustain the charge of self-refutation. The result is that one of these systems can be proven not to be self-refuting, even under increasingly stronger challenges. Consequently, this study argues that even global relativism can be demonstrated not to refute itself, despite the long history of arguments to the contrary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Increasingly Skeptical Publications
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 194055120X
• ISBN 13: 9781940551203
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292