Definition of RELATIVISM

relativism

Meanings

Plural: relativisms

Noun

  • (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
  • The 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.
  • A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought.

Origin / Etymology

From relative + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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