The Question of Relativism
Examine the idea of relativism: what relativism is, what the fact and value distinction is, how the idea of moral relativism has shaped modern political thought, and what the arguments for and against relativism are. Explore the philosophic roots of the position in authors like Max Weber and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as critics of relativism like Leo Strauss. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Examine the idea of relativism: what relativism is, what the fact and value distinction is, how the idea of moral relativism has shaped modern political thought, and what the arguments for and against relativism are. Explore the philosophic roots of the position in authors like Max Weber and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as critics of relativism like Leo Strauss. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027