The Problem of Rationality in Comparing Different Forms of Life

In Jón Ólafsson & Juha Räikkä (eds.), Rationality in Global and Local Contexts – Proceedings of the Research Project. University of Turku. pp. 92–104 (2007)
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In this paper, I examine some main philosophical positions taken in the admittedly multifarious discussion concerning the possibility of rational evaluation in comparing different forms of life. Most importantly, I will outline a view of rational evaluation that would be as sensitive as possible to the diversity and offerings of various cultural viewpoints.

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