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Relativism
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the philosophical position that views truth, morality, or knowledge as dependent on individual perspectives, cultural contexts, or historical circumstances, and rejects absolute or universal standards
relativism
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relative
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Example
Historicism, a form of relativism, emphasizes that historical events and ideas must be understood within the context of their time.
Moral relativism contends that ethical principles are not universally applicable but are shaped by cultural, historical, or personal factors.
Epistemic relativism posits that knowledge and truth are subjective and depend on individual or cultural viewpoints.
Cultural relativism is a form of relativism that asserts that ethical or moral judgments are culturally determined and vary across societies.
Cultural relativism is a form of relativism that asserts that ethical or moral judgments are culturally determined and vary across societies.
