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Monotheism and Relativism

Monotheism and Relativism

Monotheism and Relativism

Author:
Bernd Irlenborn, Theologische Fakultät Paderborn
Published:
February 2025
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Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781009376198

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    This Element explores the relationship between monotheism and relativism. Over the last two decades, emerging relativist theories have been extensively developed and debated within the fields of philosophy. How does monotheistic theology relate to relativism, especially to relativism about truth? Given that truth relativism contends that beliefs and propositions are invariably only relatively true, it appears to conflict with traditional monotheism, which asserts the absolute truth of God's existence. This book examines the compatibility of relativist positions with monotheism, emphasising the need to differentiate among the diverse forms, types, and domains of relativism. It presents a nuanced stance on the relationship between relativism and monotheism.

    Product details

    • Published: February 2025
    • Format: Paperback
    • ISBN: 9781009376198
    • Length: 78 pages
    • Dimensions: 228 × 151 × 5 mm
    • Weight: 0.13kg
    • Availability: Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. What is Relativism?
    • 3. Approaches to Monotheistic Relativism
    • 4. Monotheism, Absolutism, and Anti-Relativism
    • 5. Monotheism and Relativism
    • References.

    Author

    Bernd Irlenborn , Theologische Fakultät Paderborn