Q&A: Pluralism
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Pluralism
Question
Does pluralism imply a necessity to act in accordance with all truths? For example, to believe in all theistic beliefs? How is a multiplicity of truths realized in practice? If in some particular theistic belief there is something that commands me or is relevant to me, but I do not believe in that belief, yet I am a pluralist—does that mean I am obligated by it?
Answer
I didn’t understand a word. But I’m not a pluralist, so don’t ask me to explain or defend it.
Discussion on Answer
There are different definitions of pluralism. It’s a pretty confused crowd. In general, the common view there is that a person is supposed to do whatever seems right to him.
Let me explain myself better; maybe I didn’t phrase myself well. I’m not asking you to defend the position of pluralism. I’m not a pluralist either; I think it’s a mistake that creates a lot of contradictions. I’m just asking, based on what you know about pluralism, I’m trying to understand what its source or basis is. For example, if pluralism indicates that everything is true and everything is correct, what does that require of pluralists? To actively believe in all beliefs? My question more generally is: based on what you know, how should a pluralist conduct himself in the context of a multiplicity of truths, from his perspective?