Reclaiming Truth: Contribution to a Critique of Cultural Relativism

Norris critiques contemporary skepticism surrounding truth, arguing against the prevailing cultural relativism in epistemology and philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of truth in disciplines like science, ethics, and political theory, advocating for a distinction between concept and metaphor. Norris contends that dismissing truth leads to dogmatism, as it undermines shared standards for discourse. Additionally, he reassesses the contributions of thinkers like Althusser and Derrida, challenging the misinterpretations shaped by transient intellectual trends.