Antiphon "On Truth" is a treatise attributed to Antiphon the Sophist, a Greek philosopher who lived in

the late 5th century BC. It is one of the earliest works of political theory and a precursor to natural rights
theory. It contrasts the concepts of nature (φύσις) and law or convention (νόμος), and argues that
nature is more advantageous and rational than law, as long as one can avoid detection and punishment
by society¹³. Only fragments of this treatise survive, mostly from two papyrus scrolls found in
Oxyrhynchus¹.

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There is no complete translation of Antiphon's "On Truth" available online, but you can find some partial
translations and discussions of the fragments in various sources. For example, you can read a translation
and commentary of the first book of "On Truth" by Carroll Moulton³, or a translation and analysis of
some key passages by Michael Gagarin¹. You can also consult Gerard Pendrick's edition of Antiphon's
fragments², which includes a facing translation and extensive notes. However, these sources may not
agree on every point of interpretation, as Antiphon's text is often obscure and controversial.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/20/2023(1) Antiphon the Sophist, on Truth - jstor.org.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/2935980 Accessed 3/20/2023.

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Accessed 3/20/2023.

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Relativism is a broad term that covers many different views that deny or question the existence of
absolute or objective standards of truth, morality, rationality, or value. Relativists typically claim that
what is true, right, reasonable, or valuable depends on some factors that vary from person to person,
culture to culture, context to context, or time to time. For example, a moral relativist may argue that
what is morally good or bad depends on the norms of one's society or culture. A factual relativist may
argue that what is true or false depends on one's language or conceptual scheme. A rational relativist
may argue that what is rational or irrational depends on one's standards of reasoning or methods of
justification.
Relativism can be seen as a form of skepticism, since it challenges the possibility of universal or objective
knowledge. However, not all forms of relativism are equally skeptical. Some forms of relativism only
apply to certain domains of inquiry (such as ethics or aesthetics), while others apply more generally
(such as epistemology or ontology). Some forms of relativism only claim that there are no absolute
standards within a given domain (such as cultural relativism), while others claim that there are multiple
and incompatible standards within a given domain (such as perspectivism). Some forms of relativism
only describe the diversity and variability of human beliefs and practices (such as descriptive relativism),
while others prescribe how we should evaluate and compare them (such as normative relativism).

Relativism has been a controversial and influential idea in philosophy and other fields for a long time. It
has been defended by some thinkers as a way of promoting tolerance, diversity, and openness. It has
been criticized by others as a way of undermining truth, morality, and reason. Relativism raises many
important questions about how we can know anything with certainty, how we can justify our beliefs and
actions, how we can communicate and cooperate with others who have different perspectives, and how
we can live meaningfully in a complex and changing world.

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I could not find any direct quotation from Antiphon where he says that "us" meaning the Greeks are
equal in every aspect with the barbarians. However, he does say in his fragment B44 that "we are all by
nature alike and equal" (πάντες γὰρ ὁμοίως καὶ ἴσως φύσει), which implies that he does not regard any
human group as superior or inferior to another by nature¹. He also says in fragment B67 that "the same
things are just for Greeks and barbarians by nature" (τὰ αὐτὰ δίκαια φύσει Ἕλλησι καὶ βαρβάροις),
which suggests that he does not recognize any cultural or legal differences as natural or binding². These
statements reflect Antiphon's general view that nature is more rational and beneficial than law or
convention, which he regards as arbitrary and oppressive. He may have been influenced by some earlier
thinkers who also questioned the distinction between Greeks and barbarians, such as Anaximander,
Herodotus, or Xenophanes³.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiphonus Accessed 3/20/2023.
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3/20/2023.

I could not find any direct quotation from Antiphon where he says that "us" meaning the Greeks are
equal in every aspect with the barbarians. However, he does say in his fragment B44 that "we are all by
nature alike and equal" (πάντες γὰρ ὁμοίως καὶ ἴσως φύσει), which implies that he does not regard any
human group as superior or inferior to another by nature¹. He also says in fragment B67 that "the same
things are just for Greeks and barbarians by nature" (τὰ αὐτὰ δίκαια φύσει Ἕλλησι καὶ βαρβάροις),
which suggests that he does not recognize any cultural or legal differences as natural or binding². These
statements reflect Antiphon's general view that nature is more rational and beneficial than law or
convention, which he regards as arbitrary and oppressive. He may have been influenced by some earlier
thinkers who also questioned the distinction between Greeks and barbarians, such as Anaximander,
Herodotus, or Xenophanes³.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/20/2023(1) Antiphonus - Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiphonus Accessed 3/20/2023.

(2) Yeast Substitution Chart - Beer Maverick. https://beermaverick.com/yeasts/yeast-substitutions-

chart/ Accessed 3/20/2023.

(3) Barbarism (linguistics) - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbarism_(linguistics) Accessed

3/20/2023.

There is no complete translation of Antiphon's "On Truth" available online, but you can find some partial
translations and discussions of the fragments in various sources. For example, you can read a translation
and commentary of the first book of "On Truth" by Carroll Moulton³, or a translation and analysis of
some key passages by Michael Gagarin¹. You can also consult Gerard Pendrick's edition of Antiphon's
fragments², which includes a facing translation and extensive notes. However, these sources may not
agree on every point of interpretation, as Antiphon's text is often obscure and controversial.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/20/2023(1) Antiphon the Sophist, on Truth - jstor.org.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/2935980 Accessed 3/20/2023.

(2) Sophistic works of Antiphon - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophistic_works_of_Antiphon

Accessed 3/20/2023.

(3) Antiphon the Sophist. The Fragments. Cambridge Classical Texts and ....
https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2003/2003.08.21 Accessed 3/20/2023.
How one deals with disagreements if one is a relativist depends on what kind of relativism one adopts
and what kind of disagreement one faces. There are different forms of relativism that apply to different
domains of discourse (such as morality, truth, rationality, or taste) and different factors that affect the
relativity of judgments (such as culture, language, perspective, or standards). There are also different
types of disagreements that may arise within or across these domains and factors (such as factual,
normative, verbal, or deep disagreements).

One possible way to deal with disagreements if one is a relativist is to adopt a form of relativism that
allows for some degree of mutual understanding and evaluation between different points of view. For
example, some relativists may argue that there are some common or minimal standards of rationality or
morality that can be used to compare and criticize different beliefs or actions across cultures or
frameworks. Alternatively, some relativists may argue that there are some pragmatic or practical
reasons to seek agreement or compromise with others who have different views on matters of fact or
value. For example, some relativists may appeal to the principle of tolerance or the value of diversity as
reasons to respect and cooperate with others who disagree with us.

Another possible way to deal with disagreements if one is a relativist is to adopt a form of relativism that
denies the possibility or desirability of mutual understanding and evaluation between different points of
view. For example, some relativists may argue that there are no common or minimal standards of
rationality or morality that can be used to compare and criticize different beliefs or actions across
cultures or frameworks. Alternatively, some relativists may argue that there are no pragmatic or
practical reasons to seek agreement or compromise with others who have different views on matters of
fact or value. For example, some relativists may appeal to the principle of autonomy or the value of
authenticity as reasons to reject and resist any interference from others who disagree with us.

In summary, how one deals with disagreements if one is a relativist depends on how one understands
the nature and scope of relativity and disagreement. There is no single answer to this question, but
rather a range of possible answers depending on one's philosophical commitments and preferences.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 3/20/2023(1) Relativism and disagreement | SpringerLink.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11098-006-9049-9 Accessed 3/20/2023.

(2) Disagreement, Certainties, Relativism | SpringerLink.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11245-018-9567-z Accessed 3/20/2023.

(3) Disagreement, Points of View, and Truth-Relativism.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12136-021-00504-x Accessed 3/20/2023.