relativism
The theory, especially in ethics or aesthetics, that conceptions of truth and moral…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.
» What do you mean by cultural relativism?
Что ты имеешь в виду под культурным релятивизмом?
Що ти маєш на увазі під культурним релятивізмом?
Meaning
2 senses(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.
Relativismus
релятиви́змreljativízm
(countable)A specific such theory, advocated by a particular philosopher or school of thought.
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
Examples
10 sentencesWhat do you mean by cultural relativism?
Що ти маєш на увазі під культурним релятивізмом? — deniko
ruЧто ты имеешь в виду под культурным релятивизмом? — afyodor
How do you understand "cultural relativism"?
Cultural relativism is a toxic idea.
What does "cultural relativism" mean to you?
Cultural relativism is not a toxic idea.
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Forms
plural: relativisms| Singular | relativism |
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Word family
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