

Cosmopolitanism
Ethics in a World of Strangers
Book • 2006
In *Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers*, Kwame Anthony Appiah presents a moral manifesto that balances universal concern with respect for human difference.
He argues that cosmopolitanism involves obligations to strangers and an appreciation for diverse practices and beliefs.
The book critiques relativism and positivism, advocating for a cosmopolitan approach that fosters global understanding through conversation and mutual respect.
He argues that cosmopolitanism involves obligations to strangers and an appreciation for diverse practices and beliefs.
The book critiques relativism and positivism, advocating for a cosmopolitan approach that fosters global understanding through conversation and mutual respect.
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