Multikulturalizm, wartości oraz relatywizm i (lub) pluralizm

Abstract

The first aim of in this paper is to present the main relations between multiculturalism and values. The second aim is to analyze relations between relativism (cultural, moral, axiological), pluralism and multiculturalism. In several aspects this relation is parallel to the relation between relativism, pluralism and liberalism. The parallel makes it possible to show a lot of axiological premises and difficulties concerning multiculturalism. It also enables one to demonstrate some essential obstacles occurring in its practical application. Based on the often observed relation between multiculturalism and relativism, I endeavour to demonstrate that it would be more effective to relate multiculturalism with the axiological pluralism.