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Assessment Sensitivity: Relative Truth and Its Applications

Assessment Sensitivity: Relative Truth and Its Applications by John MacFarlane examines relativism about truth and develops assessment sensitivity as a framework for analyzing language. The book applies this approach to claims about taste, knowledge, the future, possibility, and what people ought to do.

At a glance

Sets out an account of what it means to be a relativist about truth.
Uses assessment sensitivity to analyze talk about taste, knowledge, future events, possibility, and obligation.
Connects philosophy of language with topics in linguistics and cognitive science.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The described scope moves from a central debate about truth to several familiar kinds of claims and judgments.
The listing gives a substantial 362-page print length and identifies the publisher, edition, and ISBNs.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Publication date	June 1, 2016
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	362 pages
ISBN-10	0198776810
ISBN-13	978-0198776819

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.25 pounds
Dimensions	9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of contemporary philosophy of language and debates about relativism.
Students or researchers interested in how context affects the assessment of statements.
Readers exploring philosophical approaches to taste, knowledge, possibility, and obligation.

Less suited to

Readers seeking an introductory overview without a specialized philosophical focus.
Buyers looking for a practical guide rather than an academic discussion of truth and language.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What is the book about?

It develops an account of relativism about truth and uses assessment sensitivity to analyze statements about topics such as taste, knowledge, future events, possibility, and obligation.

Who is the author?

The listing description identifies John MacFarlane as the author.

What edition and format details are listed?

The listing identifies a reprint in English with 362 pages. It does not specify an ebook or other format.