There are no universal criteria because qualitative distinctions of goods cannot be measured against a value neutral universe.
There are no universal criteria for interpreting the western blot test: The number of viral bands that must be present may vary.
Nevertheless the labels for each category are assigned on the basis of universal criteria.
In fact, the search for universal criteria of rationality has so far proved fruitless.
This eligibility universal criteria is called the Eligibility compliance requirement.
The extreme rationalist sees the decisions and choices of scientists as being guided by the universal criterion.
The typical rationalist will take it as self-evident that a high value is to be placed on knowledge developed in accordance with the universal criterion.
The study is based on universal criteria and recognizes cultural differences, diverse national interests, and varying levels of economic development.
The way to get away from those is to recognise the higher values that universal criteria offer.
Now an universal criterion of truth would be that which is valid for all cognitions, without distinction of their objects.