particularism

Translations

particularismnoun
particularisms
pl
particularismeSens général : priorité donnée aux intérêts d’un groupe, d’une région ou d’une communauté particulière.
The politician's particularism was evident in his policies that favored his home district over the needs of the entire country.
Le particularisme du politicien était évident dans sa politique, qui favorisait sa circonscription au détriment des besoins de tout le pays.
particularismeSens philosophique ou méthodologique : tendance à privilégier les cas particuliers plutôt que des règles générales.
Her particularism in handling each case individually led to more personalized and effective solutions.
Son particularisme dans le traitement de chaque cas individuellement a conduit à des solutions plus personnalisées et plus efficaces.
Additional translations
particularismeThéologie : doctrine selon laquelle la grâce divine ou le salut sont réservés à un groupe choisi.

Definitions

particularismnoun
A focus on the interests of a particular group, region, or community, often at the expense of a wider or more general interest.
The politician's particularism was evident in his policies that favored his home district over the needs of the entire country.
The principle of being particularistic, or the tendency to prioritize specific, individual cases over general rules or principles.
Her particularism in handling each case individually led to more personalized and effective solutions.
In certain theological doctrines, the belief that divine grace or salvation is limited to a chosen group rather than extended universally.
Particularism in Calvinist theology maintains that Christ's atonement was intended only for the elect.