Relativism of Truth vs. Dogmatism about Truths A False Dichotomy

A correct understanding of the functioning of truth ascriptions, in the context of the contemporary philosophy of language, permits the assumption of different pragmatist approaches to truth that seem, at first glance, incompatible. In particular, some theses defended by Haack can be maintained together with some claims made by Rorty. Using a pragmatic background that respects the Pragmatist Maxim, the paper attempts to dispel part of the confusion that surrounds the notion of truth.