Whilst postmodernists might have good or bad premises but work illogically & inconsistently from them. Coherence is not a requirement. 2/2
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Is there a path to convincing PoMo supporters to adopting coherence, and rigor to their analysis?
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Not if they are committed to anti-realism and anti-reason; if they think objective reality is naive & knowledge is subjective & constructed.
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But most aren't so deeply ideologically committed & you can motivate them to hear you by recognising the moralistic underpinnings.
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eg Culturally relative ethics are rooted in postcolonial guilt & concern for prejudice against marginalised groups. Can find common ground.
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