Abstract
In this paper I present relativism (as found in John MacFarlane's work) using 2-dimensional propositional matrices and other tools from philosophical semantics. I also identify some of the key features of relativism and closely related theories, distinguishing relativism from contextualism and nonindexical contextualism (moderate relativism). Next, I discuss the problem of disagreement, and the problem facing the relativist who tries to capture genuine disagreement. Finally, I gesture at my preferred view, that the sentences under consideration are 'assessment indexical', and provide an insight into its possible mechanics.
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Faller, Augie
(2023)
"On the Sensitivity of What is Said (and Heard),"
International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities: Vol. 4:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/ijurca/vol4/iss2/6