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If there is such a thing as reason, it has to be universal. Reason must reflect objective principles whose validity is independent of our point of viewprinciples that anyone with enough intelligence ought to be able to recognize as correct. But this generality of reason is what relativists and subjectivists deny in everincreasing numbers. And such subjectivism is not just an inconsequential intellectual flourish or badge of theoretical chic. It is exploited to deflect argument and to belittle the pretensions of the arguments of others. The continuing spread of this relativistic way of thinking threatens to make public discourse increasingly difficult and to exacerbate the deep divisions of our society. In The Last Word, Thomas Nagel, one of the most influential philosophers writing in English, presents a sustained defense of reason against the attacks of subjectivism, delivering systematic rebuttals of relativistic claims with respect to language, logic, science, and ethics. He shows that the last word in disputes about the objective validity of any form of thought must lie in some unqualified thoughts about how things arethoughts that we cannot regard from outside as mere psychological dispositions.
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- Q: What is the main argument of 'The Last Word' by Thomas Nagel? A: 'The Last Word' presents a defense of objective reason against relativism and subjectivism, arguing that there are universal principles of validity in reasoning that should be recognized as correct.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Last Word' have? A: 'The Last Word' contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Last Word'? A: 'The Last Word' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Word'? A: The author of 'The Last Word' is Thomas Nagel, a prominent philosopher.
- Q: When was 'The Last Word' published? A: 'The Last Word' was published on January 30, 1997.
- Q: What topics does Thomas Nagel address in 'The Last Word'? A: In 'The Last Word', Thomas Nagel addresses topics such as language, logic, science, and ethics in relation to objective validity and reason.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Last Word' available? A: Yes, 'The Last Word' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'The Last Word'? A: Key themes in 'The Last Word' include the nature of reason, the critique of relativism, and the importance of objective principles in public discourse.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Last Word'? A: The title 'The Last Word' signifies the ultimate authority and finality in discussions about objective validity in thought and reasoning.
- Q: Does 'The Last Word' provide counterarguments to relativism? A: Yes, 'The Last Word' systematically rebuts relativistic claims, arguing for the necessity of objective reasoning.