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
Following Gilbert Harman’s lead, my own formulation of relativism about the normative domain was based on the classic examples of thoroughgoing relativisms drawn from physics.
Theory which holds that all truth, including religious truth, is relative, i e , not absolute, certain or unchanging; a product of agnosticism, indifferentism, and an unwarranted extension of the notion of truth in positive science Relativism is based on the tenet that certain knowledge of any and all truth is impossible Therefore, no religion, philosophy or science can be said to possess the real truth; consequently, all religions, philosophies and sciences may be considered to have as much or as little of truth as any of the others
The popular position that states either that (1) there is no standard of right and wrong, (2) no one has the right to make moral judgments, (3) right and wrong is unknowable because of different societies and cultures, and (4) no one should judge others concerning right and wrong
A moral theory or framework according to which actions are right or wrong because of the beliefs of one's culture or group Stealing is wrong because our culture doesn't like it Relativism (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy): Entry gives good, general information on Relativism Stand to Reason Commentary - Relativism Self-Destructs: An essay by Gregory Koukl at the Stand to Reason site, whose goal is to be "Building Christian Thinkers for the Public Defense of the Faith " In the essay he "finds a prime example of confused morality on a popular TV talk show" and claims that "[i]f relativism is true then moral education becomes impossible and moral discussions become incoherent " Relativism Catholic Encyclopedia: Relativism: An extensive entry on the topic of Relativism
A 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
theories that values don't exist except in relationship to the mind of an individual who values them, or a culture that values them
the view that human judgement is conditioned by factors such acculturation and personal bias
the system of thought based upon the interrelatedness of all things; a philosophy that holds to no transcendent or objective truth for all people, places, and times
The idea that truth and value are relative to an observer or group of observers (similar to Subjectivism)
{i} belief that judgment and knowledge are dependent upon the particular individual and his environment
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
Relativism is the belief that the truth is not always the same but varies according to circumstances. Traditionalists may howl, but in today's world, cultural relativism rules absolutism. the belief in philosophy that nothing is absolutely true and that things can only be judged in comparison with one another. Any view that maintains that the truth or falsity of statements of a certain class depends on the person making the statement or upon his circumstances or society. Historically the most prevalent form of relativism has been See also ethical relativism
The view that truth is relative and not absolute It varies from people to people, time to time
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