relativism
/ˈɹɛɫətɪˌvɪzəm/
the doctrine that knowledge and truth exist only in relation to culture or society
relativism in a sentence
“Moral relativism suggests ethics vary by culture.”
Origin of relativism
Latin relativus having reference to from relatus past participle of referre to carry back + -ism
Related Words
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a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge
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the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically
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the theory of knowledge, especially regarding methods and validity
ontology
the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being
metaphysics
the branch of philosophy dealing with first principles and the nature of reality
dialectic
the art of investigating truths through discussion and logical argument