Between the Absolute and the Arbitrary
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"Between the Absolute and the Arbitrary" is a philosophical work by Catherine Elgin that explores how we can have objective knowledge and justified beliefs without appealing to absolute foundations or mere subjective preference.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16157271 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Between the Absolute and the Arbitrary Context triple: [Catherine Elgin, notableWork, Between the Absolute and the Arbitrary]
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A.
The Dialectic of Freedom
The Dialectic of Freedom is a philosophical work by educator Maxine Greene that explores the nature of human freedom through the lenses of education, imagination, and social justice.
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B.
The Sovereignty of Good
The Sovereignty of Good is a philosophical work by Iris Murdoch that argues for the centrality of moral vision, attention, and the concept of “the Good” in ethics against dominant existentialist and behaviorist trends.
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C.
The Justification of the Good
The Justification of the Good is a major philosophical work by Russian thinker Vladimir Solovyov that develops a comprehensive Christian ethical system grounded in the idea of universal moral progress and divine love.
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D.
Freedom and Necessity
Freedom and Necessity is a notable essay by Bertrand Russell that explores the relationship between human free will and determinism.
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E.
The Transcendental Temptation
The Transcendental Temptation is a seminal work of secular humanism and skepticism in which philosopher Paul Kurtz critically examines religious and paranormal claims, arguing for a naturalistic, evidence-based worldview.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Between the Absolute and the Arbitrary Target entity description: "Between the Absolute and the Arbitrary" is a philosophical work by Catherine Elgin that explores how we can have objective knowledge and justified beliefs without appealing to absolute foundations or mere subjective preference.
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A.
The Dialectic of Freedom
The Dialectic of Freedom is a philosophical work by educator Maxine Greene that explores the nature of human freedom through the lenses of education, imagination, and social justice.
-
B.
The Sovereignty of Good
The Sovereignty of Good is a philosophical work by Iris Murdoch that argues for the centrality of moral vision, attention, and the concept of “the Good” in ethics against dominant existentialist and behaviorist trends.
-
C.
The Justification of the Good
The Justification of the Good is a major philosophical work by Russian thinker Vladimir Solovyov that develops a comprehensive Christian ethical system grounded in the idea of universal moral progress and divine love.
-
D.
Freedom and Necessity
Freedom and Necessity is a notable essay by Bertrand Russell that explores the relationship between human free will and determinism.
-
E.
The Transcendental Temptation
The Transcendental Temptation is a seminal work of secular humanism and skepticism in which philosopher Paul Kurtz critically examines religious and paranormal claims, arguing for a naturalistic, evidence-based worldview.
- F. None of above. chosen
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