Relativism in the Philosophy of Science

by Martin Kusch

'Relativism versus absolutism' is one of the fundamental oppositions that have dominated reflections about science for much of its (modern) history. Often these reflections have been inseparable from wider social-political concerns regarding the position of science in society. Where does this debate stand in the philosophy and sociology of science today? And how does the 'relativism question' relate to current concerns with 'post truth' politics?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108969615
• ISBN13: 9781108969611
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"