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Definition of Relativism
1. Noun. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved.
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Relativistic
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Relativistic
Definition of Relativism
1. 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. ¹
2. Noun. (countable philosophy) A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Relativism
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