Philosophy and Pluralism

by David Archard

Overview

We inhabit a world of differences—cultural, religious, moral, philosophical. The question that preoccupies the contributors to this volume is whether the fact of difference—plurality—inevitably leads to the conclusion that there cannot be a single truth, even in moral matters. The collection brings together a wide variety of contributors with different backgrounds and distinctive skills and attitudes to explore the implications of plurality, and no reader will be left in any doubt that the issues are fundamental ones.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521567503
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/26/1996
Series:	Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements , #40
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.13(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction David Archard; 2. Philosophy in different cultural contexts Alan Montefiore; 3. A case for philosophical pluralism: the problem of intentionality Dermot Moran; 4. William James, 'A Certain Blindness' and an uncertain pluralism Anthony Skillen; 5. Cultural realism: the ancient philosophical background J. D. G. Evans; 6. Religion and pluralism Terry O'Keeffe; 7. A single true morality? The challenge of relativism Harry Bunting; 8. Pluralism, realism and truth C. J. McKnight; 9. Value-pluralism John Skorupski; 10. Moral philosophy and its anti-pluralist bias Bhikhu Parekh; 11. Coping with the many-coloured dome: pluralism and practical reason Keith Graham; 12. Rawlsians, pluralists, and cosmopolitans Attracta Ingram; 13. Political liberalism, secular republicanism: two answers to the challenges of pluralism Catherine Audard; 14. 'Race' in Britain and the politics of difference Tariq Modood; 15. Tragedy, moral conflict, and liberalism Susan Mendus; References.