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relativism

Translations

relativismnoun
relativisms
pl
relativismeDoctrine philosophique et morale selon laquelle la vérité, la connaissance et les valeurs dépendent du contexte culturel, social ou historique.
The professor explained that cultural relativism allows us to understand different societies without imposing our own values on them.
Le professeur a expliqué que le relativisme culturel nous permet de comprendre différentes sociétés sans leur imposer nos propres valeurs.
Synonyms
relativistic theory
contextualism
subjectivism
perspectivism
pluralism
Antonyms
absolutism

Definitions

relativismnoun
The doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.
The professor explained that cultural relativism allows us to understand different societies without imposing our own values on them.
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