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aliza fleming
on Dec 21, 2024
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One implication of Foucault's claim that truth is relative to culturally determined forms of discourse in which problems are set and truths are presented is that
A) there is no progress in the social sciences.
B) all interpretations are valid.
C) the correspondence theory of truth is correct.
D) we are, as a society, moving closer to the truth.
Culturally Determined
Influenced or shaped by the customs, traditions, and social norms of a particular society or group.
Foucault
A French philosopher, social theorist, and historian of ideas, known for his critical studies of social institutions and his theories on power, knowledge, and disciplinary society.
- Engage with the theories of truth (correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic) to analyze their significance in the context of rationality, relativism, and skepticism.
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Learning Objectives
- Engage with the theories of truth (correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic) to analyze their significance in the context of rationality, relativism, and skepticism.