Exempel på relativism

• We would contend that a sweeping statement of the relationship between epistemological and moral relativism is inadequate.

• To make these levels clear they take over from philosophical literature a distinction between three kinds of relativism: ontological, epistemological and moral.

• While the authors do not agree on the valuation of ontological relativism, they warmly welcome epistemological as well as moral relativism.

• Such an approach, however, lends as little support to a romantic critique of science in practical respect as to an epistemological relativism in theoretical respect.

• The exclusive cultural approach advocated by ethical relativism closes each community in on itself.

• The merits of relativism, however, must be weighed against the trap of exceptionalism.

• Virtually all schools of anthropology entail an acceptance of at least a weak form of descriptive relativism.

• Relativism counsels tolerance, it is believed, whereas nonrelativism engenders accusations of irrationality or willful malice and a dogmatic attachment to one's own cultural prejudices.

• Though some cultural relativism is necessary, undoubtedly people develop cultural biases based on their exposure as children.

• This bolder version of ethical relativism holds that an action is right if and only if it accords with the norms of the agent's group.

• For me there seems to be little more than this: relativism, properly applied, is a good thing which archaeologist shouldn't undervalue.

• These last points bring us back to the issue of the separation of epistemological and moral relativism.

• Aside from the ubiquitous undergraduate examples, relativism is often invoked to address cross-cultural systems of belief.

• Many philosophers assume that some bedrock foundation or a priori method is necessary to avoid relativism.

• Instead of identifying conflicting belief systems by introducing her inclusive relativism, she should now rather draw the lines of battle.