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Is The Point Of Belief And Assertion Invariably To Think Or Say Something True? Is The Truth Of A Belief Or Assertion Absolute, Or Is It Only Relative To Human Interests? Most Philosophers Think It Incoherent To Profess To Believe Something But Not Think It True, Or To Say That Some Of The Things We Believe Are Only Relatively True. Common Sense Disagrees. It Sees Many Opinions, Such As Those About Matters Of Taste, As Neither True Nor False; It Takes It As Obvious That Some Of The Truth Is Relative.Mark Richard'S Accessible Book Argues That When It Comes To Truth, Common Sense Is Right, Philosophical Orthodoxy Wrong. The First Half Of The Book Examines Connections Between The Performative Aspects Of Talk (What We Do When We Speak), Our Emotions And Evaluations, And The Conditions Under Which Talk And Thought Qualifies As True Or False. It Argues That The Performative And Expressive Sometimes Trump The Semantic, Making Truth And Falsity The Wrong Dimension Of Evaluation For Belief Or Assertion. Among The Topics Taken Up Are: Racial Slurs And Other Epithets; Relations Between Logic And Truth; The Status Of Moral And Ethical Talk; Vagueness And The Liar Paradox. The Book'S Second Half Defends The Idea That Much Of Everyday Thought And Talk Is Only Relatively True Or False. Truth Is Inevitably Relative, Given That We Cannot Work Out In Advance How Our Concepts Will Apply To The World. Richard Explains What It Is For Truth To Be Relative, Rebuts Standard Objections To Relativism, And Argues That Relativism Is Consistent With The Idea That One View Can Be Objectively Better Than Another. The Book Concludes With An Account Of Matters Of Taste And Of How It Is Possible For Divergent Views Of Such Matters To Be Equally Valid, Even If Not True Or False.When Truth Gives Out Will Be Of Interest Not Only To Philosophers Who Work On Language, Ethics, Knowledge, Or Logic, But To Any Thoughtful Person Who Has Wondered What It Is, Or Isn'T, For Something To Be True.
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- Q: How many pages does 'When Truth Gives Out' have? A: This book has one hundred ninety-four pages. It's a paperback edition published by Oxford University Press.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'When Truth Gives Out'? A: The book measures approximately nine point twenty-one inches in length, six point fourteen inches in width, and five point ninety-eight inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of 'When Truth Gives Out'? A: The author of this book is Mark Richard, a philosopher known for his work on language and ethics.
- Q: What is the main topic of 'When Truth Gives Out'? A: The main topic is the nature of truth and belief, arguing that truth is often relative rather than absolute.
- Q: Is 'When Truth Gives Out' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, it is suitable for beginners. The book is written in an accessible manner, making complex ideas understandable.
- Q: What philosophical areas does 'When Truth Gives Out' cover? A: It covers areas such as epistemology, ethics, language, and logic, exploring the relationships between these fields.
- Q: How should I care for my copy of 'When Truth Gives Out'? A: To care for your book, keep it in a dry place and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Q: Is 'When Truth Gives Out' appropriate for young readers? A: No, it is not specifically aimed at young readers. The content discusses complex philosophical concepts that may be challenging for them.
- Q: What if my copy of 'When Truth Gives Out' arrives damaged? A: If your copy arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or replacement policy.
- Q: Can 'When Truth Gives Out' be used as a textbook? A: Yes, it can be used as a textbook for introductory philosophy courses focusing on truth and belief.
- Q: Does 'When Truth Gives Out' include references or further readings? A: Yes, the book includes references and suggestions for further reading on the topics discussed.
- Q: Is there an ebook version of 'When Truth Gives Out'? A: Yes, an ebook version is available for those who prefer digital reading.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'When Truth Gives Out'? A: Key themes include the relativity of truth, the performative aspects of language, and the status of moral and ethical assertions.
- Q: Is 'When Truth Gives Out' a scholarly work? A: Yes, it is considered a scholarly work, blending philosophical analysis with accessible language.
- Q: How does 'When Truth Gives Out' challenge traditional views of truth? A: It challenges traditional views by arguing that many beliefs are only relatively true and depend on human interests.