Relativism and the Promise of Tolerance

• Published in: Journal of interdisciplinary studies Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 67 - 84
• Main Author: Speck, Bruce W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pasadena Institute for Interdisciplinary Research 1998
• Subjects: Christianity; Ecumenism; Prejudice

Many people claim that they are relativists and proponents of tolerance. Yet relativism cannot foster tolerance in part because it is untenable as a coherent philosophy. There are at least three types of relativists---novice, generous, and radical. All three types demonstrate that even renowned scho...