Beyond Objectivism and Relativism

Drawing freely and expertly from Continental and analytic traditions, Richard Bernstein examines a number of debates and controversies exemplified in the works of Gadamer, Habermas, Rorty, and Arendt. He argues that a "e;new conversation"e; is emerging about human rationalitya new understanding that emphasizes its practical character and has important ramifications both for thought and action.