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Noun relativism has 1 sense
  1. relativism - (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
    --1 is a kind of     philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

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Relativism

Description:

Relativism refers to the philosophical perspective that knowledge, truth, and morality are not absolute but depend on the context, culture, or individual viewpoints. It encompasses various interpretations across different fields.

Examples:

As a noun:

  • Sense 1: Cultural Relativism

    • "Cultural relativism asserts that ethical beliefs and practices are valid within a specific cultural context, but not universally applicable."

  • Sense 2: Cognitive Relativism

    • "Cognitive relativism suggests that human perception and understanding are influenced by individual experiences and perspectives."

As a philosophical concept:

  • Sense 1: Moral Relativism

    • "Moral relativism argues that ethical principles and judgments are relative and subjective, varying between different societies or individuals."

  • Sense 2: Epistemic Relativism

    • "Epistemic relativism challenges the notion of objective truth, suggesting that knowledge and beliefs are shaped by cultural, historical, and societal factors."

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