Truth/Relativism/Natural Law

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course will examine the following pressing question of our times: Can the liberal state survive the conflict between truth and contemporary relativism? We will examine some major theories of relativism, inquire into how they can ground the liberal state, ask whether classic notions of truth can rebut them, and then study whether the ‘natural law’ can provide a viable ground for liberalism. This will be the first time I have taught this course, so the students and I will be co-partners in understanding. I will be graciously assisted in the course by guest lectures from a distinguished colleague of another department of the University.