Re: Cultural relativism

From: joedees@bellsouth.net
Date: Mon 18 Nov 2002 - 00:17:57 GMT

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    > I don't advocate isms, but look at tools and techniques.
    >
    > Multiple points of view is an invaluable, essential
    > technique. You cannot build a house without giving
    > at least three views, Plan, Front Elevation, and Side Elevation.
    >
    > But, multiple points of view must not be mistaken for license
    > to misunderstand what is seen from any point of view or
    > mislead others about what is seen from there -- all of which
    > cultural relativists like to do, and apparently feel a right
    > to do. http://www.SocialTechnology.Org/pofv.html is an old
    > page on this, but doesn't emphasize enough that you must
    > be accurate about what you do see from your point of view.
    >
    > dpw http://www.SocialTechnology.Org/dpwilson.html
    >
    Inclusiveness is a critical criterion; if a can include B, but B cannot include A, then A is more evolved, if one considers our political history to have evolved in the direction of greater personal freedom and choice.
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