Absolutism vs Relativism

[Theophylact]

A nice piece on the subject by Simon Blackburn.

[Epidemic]

We are all absolutists.

"Relativists" are simply absolutists who believe absolutely something else to be at the root cause of problems.

[Mortis]

Thanks for the read Theo...

It's eventually easy to decipher which side he presents his arguments for... It is well written and appears sound in its a priorism position, but an Absolutist's Foundation is based on a presumption- and a significant and dangerous one at that. Some also argue it is arrogant.

More good arguments similar to A vs R, is Objectivity vs Subjectivity (for those who care).

Often, when reading the "Debates" around here on Religion, Politics or whatnot, I find myself categorizing the repeat vocal members into the above groups. There is, in my observations, a majority of Absolutists. Its fun to observe.

Mortis

[osprey4]

Originally posted by Epidemic
We are all absolutists.

"Relativists" are simply absolutists who believe absolutely something else to be at the root cause of problems.

I see where Epidemic is coming from but I disagree. There are relativists who really believe there is no such thing as an absolute, that there really might be such thing as a square circle or an equation where 2+2=5. Of course, they're wrong, but they're out there.

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Originally posted by osprey4
There are relativists who really believe there is no such thing as an absolute, that there really might be such thing as a square circle or an equation where 2+2=5. Of course, they're wrong, but they're out there.

But are they ABSOLUTELY wrong, or just RELATIVELY wrong???