relativism

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n. Philosophy

A 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.

relativism [ˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzəm]

(Philosophy) any theory holding that truth or moral or aesthetic value, etc., is not universal or absolute but may differ between individuals or cultures See also historicism

relativist n & adj

relativism

any theory maintaining that criteria of judgment vary with individuals and their environments; relationism. Cf. ethical relativism. — relativist, n. — relativistic, adj.

See also: Philosophy

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Noun

relativism - (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved

philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy

Translations

relativism [ˈrelətɪvɪzəm] N → relativismo m

relativism

n → Relativismus m

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We will have to become more and more used to religious pluralism, with respect for the others, without falling into doctrinal or moral relativism," Patriarch Daniel said at the Conference of European Churches.

Christian medieval Europe bad by Presbyterian Record

Jaffar Al Oraibi, 33, from Budaiya, considered by art critics as a rising star, will be showing eight abstract paintings that speak about beauty and relativism.

Artists display works by Gulf Weekly

Relativism asserts the equality of the world's cultures but, in the great tradition of Orwell, claims that some cultures are more equal than others.

Without roots: The West, relativism, Christianity, Islam by Welter, Brian / Catholic Insight

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Relativistic Aspects of Nuclear Physics
Relativistic Astrophysics
Relativistic Atomic Transition and Ionization Properties
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Relativistic Augmented Spherical Wave Method
Relativistic Backward Wave Oscillator
relativistic beam
Relativistic Beam Accelerator Facility
Relativistic Boltzmann-Uehling-Uhlenbeck
relativistic bremsstrahlung
Relativistic Brueckner-Hartree-Fock
Relativistic Complete Neglect of Differential Overlap
Relativistic Continuum Hartree-Bogoliubov
Relativistic Distorted-Wave Approximation
Relativistic Effect
Relativistic Effective Potential
Relativistic Effective-Core Potential with Core-Valence Correlation
Relativistic electrodynamics
Relativistic Electromagnetic Dissociation Model
Relativistic electron beam
Relativistic Electron Beam Experiment

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