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    Supports→Argument B commits a mistake analogous to the one diagnosed in a prior argument, warranting endorsement of color relativism

    Argument B similarly treats color predicates as absolute rather than relative to perceivers

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    One might diagnose a similar mistake in Argument B, and thus endorse relativism about color. According to relativism the tomato is not red simpliciter: rather, it is red relative to Nonvert (not green relative to Nonvert), and green relative to Invert (not red relative to Invert). In other words, the tomato is simultaneously red-for-Nonvert and green-for-Invert. Since, on this view, the tomato looks red-for-Nonvert to Nonvert, and red-for-Invert to Invert, both their experiences are veridical, d

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