relativism

Meaning

  1. (uncountable) 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.
  2. (countable) A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought.

Synonyms

relativity theory

Translations

Etymology

From relative + -ism.

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