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The book explores the idea that human moral and political knowledge is deeply rooted in historical and cultural contexts, contrasting it with the universality of mathematical or chemical knowledge. Alan Thomas engages with contemporary discussions in epistemology, moral philosophy, and political theory to defend his perspective, providing a nuanced understanding of how our ethical and political beliefs are shaped by the societies we inhabit.
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Value and Context, Alan Thomas
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- 2010
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- Title
- Value and Context
- Subtitle
- The Nature of Moral and Political Knowledge
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Thomas
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 362
- ISBN13
- 9780199587278
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The book explores the idea that human moral and political knowledge is deeply rooted in historical and cultural contexts, contrasting it with the universality of mathematical or chemical knowledge. Alan Thomas engages with contemporary discussions in epistemology, moral philosophy, and political theory to defend his perspective, providing a nuanced understanding of how our ethical and political beliefs are shaped by the societies we inhabit.