relativism
IPA: rˈɛɫʌtɪvɪzʌm
noun
- (uncountable, philosophy) The theory, especially in ethics or aesthetics, that conceptions of truth and moral values are not absolute but are relative to the persons or groups holding them.
- (countable, philosophy) A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought.
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Examples of "relativism" in Sentences
- Descriptive ethics and relativism.
- Sociology and cultural relativism.
- The section there is on relativism.
- Descriptive ethics and moral relativism.
- Either that or complete cultural relativism.
- Intentionality is strongly related to relativism.
- The communicative role of relativism is a major issue.
- Epistemic relativism isn't the same thing as cognitive relativism.
- That is the nature of the debate beyond the faux relativism of your analogy.
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