Conjecture: There is no way to simplify the analysis of the situation, or the negotiation process, by paraphrasing an irreconcilable epistemic conflict as a values conflict (there is no useful equivalence between an error theory and a conflict theory). I expect this to be so because the conflict is a result of irreducible complexity in the knowledge sets (and parties inability to hold the same knowledge). So applying another transform to the difference between the knowledge wont give you a clearer image of the disputed borders. You just wont be able to apply the transform.
(note, if true, this would be a useful thing to say to many conflict theorists: By exaggerating difference in material interests, you make your proposals less informed and so less legitimate.)
Conjecture: There is no way to simplify the analysis of the situation, or the negotiation process, by paraphrasing an irreconcilable epistemic conflict as a values conflict (there is no useful equivalence between an error theory and a conflict theory). I expect this to be so because the conflict is a result of irreducible complexity in the knowledge sets (and parties inability to hold the same knowledge). So applying another transform to the difference between the knowledge wont give you a clearer image of the disputed borders. You just wont be able to apply the transform.
(note, if true, this would be a useful thing to say to many conflict theorists: By exaggerating difference in material interests, you make your proposals less informed and so less legitimate.)